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Definition of Politely

1. Adverb. In a polite manner. "The policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'"

Definition of Politely

1. adv. In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy.

Definition of Politely

1. Adverb. in a polite manner ¹

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Definition of Politely

1. polite [adv] - See also: polite

Lexicographical Neighbors of Politely

Literary usage of Politely

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the by Robert Chambers (1832)
"The accompanying illustration ia a facsimile of a wood-cut on the title-page of the work, representing a gallant politely addressing her with a ' God save ..."

2. The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1901)
"I had two things together upon my hands, which was the most likely means of doing them both ill. wrong, and he attacked me ; this, however, he did politely, ..."

3. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1879)
"... and after all, this would only be a change for a few months. Arnold, by his father's desire, had written a politely-worded letter to Fräulein ..."

4. The Port Folio by Joseph Dennie (1813)
"He politely offered me to present a painting to our academy, provided I would give him a subject; perhaps I may do this, should I at any time feel disposed. ..."

5. The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the by Robert Chambers (1832)
"The accompanying illustration ia a facsimile of a wood-cut on the title-page of the work, representing a gallant politely addressing her with a ' God save ..."

6. The Confessions of Jean Jacques Rousseau by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1901)
"I had two things together upon my hands, which was the most likely means of doing them both ill. wrong, and he attacked me ; this, however, he did politely, ..."

7. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1879)
"... and after all, this would only be a change for a few months. Arnold, by his father's desire, had written a politely-worded letter to Fräulein ..."

8. The Port Folio by Joseph Dennie (1813)
"He politely offered me to present a painting to our academy, provided I would give him a subject; perhaps I may do this, should I at any time feel disposed. ..."

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