politely
/pəˈlaɪtli/ adverb B1- In a polite manner.
From the library
I know the world is a drawing-room, from which we must retire politely and honestly; that is, with a bow, and our debts of honor paid.”
“I’m afraid I can’t put it more clearly,” Alice replied very politely, “for I can’t understand it myself to begin with; and being so many different sizes in a day is very confusing.”
“I don’t know of any that do,” Alice said very politely, feeling quite pleased to have got into a conversation.
“I don’t quite understand you,” she said, as politely as she could.
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