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cortesmente

[kor-tez-MEN-te]
adverb
courteously
1. In a polite and respectful manner; with courtesy and good manners
She cortesmente declined the invitation.
Ela cortesmente recusou o convite.
2. With gracious and considerate behavior towards others
He cortesmente greeted all the guests at the door.
Ele cortesmente cumprimentou todos os convidados na porta.
Synonyms
educadamentepolidamenterespeitosamentegentilmenteurbanamente
Antonyms
rudementedescortesmentedesrespeitosamentemal-educadamentegrosseiramente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cortesmente
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
cortesmente
Standard usage, particularly in formal speech and writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

responder cortesmente
recusar cortesmente
agradecer cortesmente
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