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Courteously

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cour·te·ous  (kûrt-s)
adj.
Characterized by gracious consideration toward others. See Synonyms at polite.
[Middle English corteis, courtly, from Old French, from cort, court; see court.]
courte·ous·ly adv.
courte·ous·ness n.
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Adv.1.courteously - in a polite manner; "the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...'"
politely
discourteously, impolitely, rudely - in an impolite manner; "he treated her impolitely"
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As the stranger evidently desired speech with him he courteously reined in his horse and waited.
Can Such Things Be? by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Presently the guest came, and knocked politely and courteously at the house-door.
Fairy Tales by Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm View in context
He had spoken courteously, deferentially, yet so firmly, so stubbornly, that for a long while she could make no answer.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
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