politely

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Thân thiện, lịch sự

BrE /ˈpɒlɪtli/ AmE /ˈpɑːlətli/

adverb en → vi

1 RESPECTFULLY [adv] B1

Thân thiện, lịch sự

in a way that shows respect for other people's feelings and opinions

Collocations politely ask · politely refuse

  • He politely refused the offer.

    Anh ấy lịch sự từ chối lời đề nghị.

2 COURTEOUSLY [adv] B1

Lịch sự, có phép tắc

in a way that is polite and shows good manners

Collocations politely wait · politely interrupt

  • She politely waited for her turn.

    Cô ấy lịch sự chờ đến lượt mình.