Polite vs. Politely — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Polite and Politely
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Polite
Marked by or showing consideration for others and observance of accepted social usage.
Politely
Politely (foaled 1963 in Maryland) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. She was bred by Allaire du Pont and raced under her Bohemia Stable banner.
Polite
Refined; elegant
Polite society.
Politely
Marked by or showing consideration for others and observance of accepted social usage.
Polite
Well-mannered, civilized.
It's not polite to use a mobile phone in a restaurant.
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Politely
Refined; elegant
Polite society.
Polite
(obsolete) Smooth, polished, burnished.
Politely
In a polite manner
If pressed about a serious accusation like rape, you can politely reply that you can’t answer questions pertaining to such an allegation without legal representation and wish to remain silent.
Polite
To polish; to refine; to render polite.
Politely
In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy.
Polite
Smooth; polished.
Rays of light falling on a polite surface.
Politely
In a polite manner; with politeness.
Polite
Smooth and refined in behavior or manners; well bred; courteous; complaisant; obliging; civil.
He marries, bows at court, and grows polite.
Politely
In a polite manner;
The policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'
Polite
Characterized by refinement, or a high degree of finish; as, polite literature.
Polite
To polish; to refine; to render polite.
Polite
Showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
Polite
Marked by refinement in taste and manners;
Cultivated speech
Cultured Bostonians
Cultured tastes
A genteel old lady
Polite society
Polite
Not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others;
Even if he didn't like them he should have been civil
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