courteously

[US]/'kə:tiəsli/
[UK]/ˈkə..tɪəslɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. with politeness and kindness; in a courteous manner.

Example Sentences

a man courteously attentive to women.

She greeted the guests courteously at the party.

He always speaks courteously to his colleagues.

The customer service representative handled the complaint courteously.

The teacher responded courteously to the students' questions.

She thanked the bus driver courteously before getting off.

He offered his seat to the elderly lady courteously.

The receptionist greeted the visitors courteously as they entered the building.

She handled the difficult situation courteously and professionally.

The manager always communicates courteously with the employees.

He responded to the criticism courteously and with grace.

Real-world Examples

" Good evening, " said the little prince courteously.

Source: The Little Prince

The captain offered to double his wages, but Edmond still refused, thanking him courteously.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

" Of course you are." said Dumbledore courteously.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

" Boy, " she said courteously, " why are you crying" ?

Source: Peter Pan

There was no way Sansa could avoid them. She greeted them courteously. " May I be of help" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

It said he would get me there safely, courteously and on time.

Source: New Version of University English Comprehensive Course 4

" As you say" . Smallwood took a sullen leave. The others finished their wine and followed, more courteously.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

I told her, courteously I hope, that I did not think she would be suitable for the post.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

He bowed us courteously on our way.

Source: Cross Creek (Part 2)

A sergent-de-ville confronted her courteously and stepped inside the door.

Source: The Night's Gentle Embrace (Part 1)

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