courteously
- a word derived from courteous.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Weiss has so far upheld what I will courteously assume was the implicit bargain that landed her the CBS job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
Before the address, he instructed members to behave courteously, saying all eyes would be on them.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2023
In Omaha, city leaders and the most famous local resident are disagreeing, courteously, over a plan to bring back streetcars.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2023
Qatari fans applauded courteously at the end, some held up banners expressing support, and one group displayed a sign in English with the Arabic word for “thank you” thrown in.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
William Twyti stood back, and courteously blew the prise.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
