SUPPLIANTLY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

suppliantly

adverb

as in politely

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In the first hour, my father politely mingled with the guests alongside my mother, who had no trouble entertaining people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of politely

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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

Definition of courteously

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Brown also noted that Wexner has denied wrongdoing in connection to Epstein and has not been criminally charged nor found civilly liable.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Tucker was never criminally charged or sued civilly over the allegations, but the allegations, and subsequent NFL suspension, led some to compare him to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of civilly

Adverb

In the meantime, children need to be taught how to think critically, listen respectfully, question assumptions and appreciate perspectives different from their own.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2026
Mental Health America’s exercises offer scripts for respectfully telling relatives when a topic is off-limits.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

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