politely Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a polite manner
    courteously.
    • the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'

WordNet


Po*lite"ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy. Obs. Milton.
  2. In a polite manner; with politeness.

Webster 1913