courteously

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cour·te·ous (kûr

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.

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"

Translations

courteously [ˈkɜːtɪəslɪ] ADV → cortésmente

courteously [ˈkɜː^rtiəsli] adv [listen, reply] → avec courtoisie

courteously [ˈkɜːtɪəslɪ] adv → cortesemente

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