politely
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politely (comparative more politely, superlative most politely)
- in a polite manner
- If pressed about a serious accusation like rape, you can politely reply that you can’t answer questions pertaining to such an allegation without legal representation and wish to remain silent.
- 1986, John le Carré, A Perfect Spy:
- It was night once more and Mary had got through another day without throwing herself politely from a top floor window or scrawling filthy words on the dining room walls.
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in a polite manner
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