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

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

Brosnan says the two even share a makeup trailer, where their mornings begin rather politely. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

To keep their identities somewhat of a secret, Freddy and his traveling companions agreed to speak to a reporter on Saturday night but politely declined to reveal their last names or take a picture that includes their faces. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

At this year’s Munich Security Conference, Rubio said the same thing more politely. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Everyone applauded politely when Joontos collected its Bib Gourmand, and when Aseeb and Myazu received commendations. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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