Synonyms of politely

politely

adverb

as in courteously

Related Words

• courteously
• respectfully
• civilly
• shyly
• bashfully
• diffidently
• timidly
• timorously
• fearfully
• suppliantly
• obsequiously
• humbly
• self-deprecatingly
• sheepishly
• deferentially
• meekly
• servilely
• submissively
• subserviently
• abjectly
• mousily
• modestly
• lowly
• hat in hand
• meanly

Dissimilar Words

• boldly
• proudly
• contemptuously
• scornfully
• arrogantly
• haughtily
• brazenly
• imperiously
• loftily
• pompously
• huffily
• audaciously
• superciliously
• brashly
• pretentiously
• presumptuously
• pridefully
• fearlessly
• disdainfully
• recklessly
• disrespectfully
• rudely
• swaggeringly
• rashly
• impertinently
• self-importantly
• saucily
• discourteously
• impolitely
• uppishly
• ungraciously
• impudently
• uncivilly
• bitchily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of politely

This time, a large group of bicycle neophytes led by a teacher pulled up slowly and politely paused at the crosswalk. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026

The outcomes suggest that money and its purest embodiments will be forced to slip politely back behind the curtain, to support more relatable public figures. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Passengers should politely ask their seatmate to move rather than attempting to climb over them, which can cause injuries. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

Their ensuing correspondence with the department began politely but devolved into threats and demands emphasized in italic type. — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Can his anti-establishment, punk-rock spirit politely endure an attaboy from the man? — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

My New York neighbors barely said hello; in Singapore, a stranger would probably politely look away rather than risk embarrassing you. — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

In its demo version, included on the 20th-anniversary reissue, the song is emotional and politely affecting. — Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026

Kaya spoke first at the hearing, politely greeting the judge from a seat in front of a set of curtains. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026