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courteously
[/ˈkɜːrtiəsli/]
adverb
cortesmente
1.
In a polite and respectful manner; with courtesy and good manners
She courteously declined the invitation.
Ela cortesmente recusou o convite.
2.
With consideration and politeness toward others
He courteously held the door open for the elderly woman.
Ele cortesmente abriu a porta para a mulher idosa.
Synonyms
politely
respectfully
civilly
graciously
courteously
Antonyms
rudely
impolitely
disrespectfully
discourteously
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cortesmente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
cortesmente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
educadamente
Alternative, more commonly used in casual speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
with all due respect
if you please
with courtesy and consideration
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