English-German translations for politely

• höflich
  Der Zutritt wurde uns höflich, aber bestimmt verweigert. Politely but firmly that was refused.
  Wie üblich, möchte ich ihrem Beitrag höflich, aber bestimmt widersprechen. As usual, I will politely, but firmly, reject her call.
  Herr Präsident Barroso lächelt sehr höflich, wir werden sehen. President Barroso is smiling very politely, but we will see.

Definition of politely

• in a polite manner

Examples

• 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. ― G.S. Luthra, New Jersey Beach Beat Down Shows Why It’s Foolish To Resist Police

Related words

• polite
• impolite
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• politeness
• impolitely
• impoliteness
• politesse
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• politeia