Added 10 October 2026
politely
/pəˈlaɪtli/ adverb
In Latin: cōmiter Wiktionary
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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.