SUPPLIANTLY Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

suppliantly

adverb

as in politely

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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

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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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
On Thursday, after an eight-day trial, a 10-person federal jury found that Plazas Vega was not civilly liable for Urán’s torture or extrajudicial killing.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of civilly

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Mental Health America’s exercises offer scripts for respectfully telling relatives when a topic is off-limits.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
In a statement, Essayli said his office respectfully disagreed with the order and indicated Seabright's ruling will follow a similar path to the Supreme Court.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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