COURTEOUSLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

courteously

adverb

Definition of courteously

as in kindly

with good reason or courtesy courteously suggested that we try other bookstores

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Recent Examples of courteously Two inspectors knocked on doors and spoke courteously to surprised visitors who displayed booking contracts on their phones, the inspectors’ bodycam footage showed. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 When a visitor arrives in a classroom, a classroom ambassador welcomes them, introduces himself and the subject being taught, and courteously asks for the visitor’s name and affiliation. — Walter Fields, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026

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Adverb

History does not remember those who stayed silent kindly, and neither will Brooklyn’s Jews.

— Doug Schneider, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Speak plainly, edit kindly, and let useful precision build trust without turning everything into a critique.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of kindly

Adverb

That feels very much in tune with the anxious characters Eisenberg has played over the course of his acting career, but this whole directing thing is working out nicely for him, too.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Push your right foot down, and the Grand Sport lurches forward like a bat out of hell and straight into two esses, which right away show you how nicely dialed-in the steering is.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

The most discerning of them, especially those who draw on the decades-long expertise of Tully Luxury Travel advisors, choose to cruise with Silversea, whose intimate expedition ships thoughtfully blend adventure and refined comfort.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
My level of personal attention is at the heart of my approach and is consistently valued by clients, who appreciate knowing they are truly heard and that their holiday has been thoughtfully and fully tailored to them.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

Adverb

Latter-day stars politely shrug off the comparisons; fans are chastened by having witnessed how fame — and a craving for control — undid their favorite performer.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Suggest a timeline, assign a task, or ask the question everyone keeps politely avoiding.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of politely

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