POLITELY - Definition

Pronunciation:		pu'lItlee
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WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[adv] in a polite manner; "the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'"

	Synonyms:	courteously, in a well mannered way, with courtesy, with politeness

	Antonyms:	discourteously, impolitely, rudely, showing bad manners


Webster's 1913 Dictionary

	Definition:	\Po*lite"ly\, adv. 1. In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy. [Obs.] --Milton. 2. In a polite manner; with politeness.