English dictionary

politely

/p/@/'l/aI/tl/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

in a polite manner

adv.all

Examples
The policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'.

Synonyms courteously

Antonyms discourteously impolitely rudely

Source: WordNet 3.0
In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy.

adverb

Source: webster1913