politely

Etymology

polite + -ly

adv

  1. 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.
    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. 1986, John le Carré, A Perfect Spy

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