politely
politely
in a respectful way
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politely usage examples
I asked the shop assistant politely if they could check the back room for my size.
The customer with the receipt thanked staff and left politely.
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politely belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
politely synonyms
What's the difference between politely / kindly / civilly / tactfully / graciously / considerately
Conveys friendliness or goodwill; also used for polite requests (e.g. 'kindly send'), sometimes can sound curt in written commands.
Could you kindly bring my size?
Focuses on propriety and acceptable social conduct; emphasizes being civil as opposed to rude.
They spoke to each other civilly despite the disagreement.
Emphasizes delicacy and skill in avoiding offense; not just polite but careful and diplomatic.
She tactfully pointed out the error without embarrassing him.
Implies warmth and generosity in politeness; more gracious and hospitable than neutral politeness.
She graciously accepted the compliment.
Focuses on thoughtfulness and consideration for others' needs rather than mere manners.
Please speak considerately to the guest—they are nervous.
Implies respect combined with deference or submission; showing deference to someone's authority/status.
He listened deferentially to his manager's instructions.
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How to pronounce politely and what this word means
politely means politely. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce politely
/pəˈlaɪtli/
politely translation
politely
politely examples
I asked the shop assistant politely if they could check the back room for my size.
politely transcription
/pəˈlaɪtli/, /pəˈlaɪtli/
Questions about this word
politely meaning: what does it mean?
in a respectful way
politely pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
politely is pronounced as /pəˈlaɪtli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
politely definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I asked the shop assistant politely if they could check the back room for my size. Translation: Я вежливо попросил продавца проверить склад на наличие моего размера.
Is politely part of At the Hotel vocabulary?
Yes, politely can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is politely part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, politely can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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