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

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

Among the hundreds of thousands of people who took to the streets in France on Tuesday were Paolina and Violette, eighteen and seventeen years old, arguing politely with a white-haired man sucking apple juice from a juice box. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 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

Bodies and histories do not politely wait outside the studio until the artist grants them entrance. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Members of the press, distributors, and other guests were politely asked to clear the area. — Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026

One does not politely throw oneself a birthday party, but as your intention is to use it as a reason to celebrate, just have a party. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026