courteously
/kɔːrtizli/ · cour·te·ous·ly
adverb
- In a courteous manner. She courteously declined the invitation to the gala.
- With courtesy; politely. He courteously offered his seat to the elderly woman.
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Did you know? The adverb "courteously" first appeared in English in the early 17th century, reflecting the influence of courtly manners on everyday speech.