courteously

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for courteously
Adverb
  • While the initial criticism could’ve been framed more kindly, turning the tables is hardly an effective way to rectify the situation.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But Thursday night’s defeat won’t reflect kindly on Boise State once the College Football Playoff committee begins ranking teams in November — not unless BSU piled up nothing but wins until then.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • This worked nicely in my open living room and now serves as the focal point of the space, with a set of two accent chairs completing the floating furniture layout.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
  • And all the various mysteries come to a head in the final two episodes and are wrapped up nicely.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • Working closely with clients everywhere from Orange County to Nashville, Jux and Co Studio thoughtfully crafts interiors that are true reflections of their owners.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Comment thoughtfully on their posts three times per week.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored green train in Beijing on Tuesday, greeted by Chinese officials shaking his hand and leading him down a red carpet, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind him, smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Always ask politely before plugging in your phone.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Courteously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courteously. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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