courteously
adverbUK /ˈkɜːtiəsli/
US /ˈkɝːtiəsli/
In a way that is polite and kind.
She courteously held the door open for the old man.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a way that shows good manners.
He courteously thanked everyone for coming to his party.
3. In a way that is considerate of other people's feelings.
The teacher courteously listened to every student's idea.
4. In a way that is respectful and well-mannered in speech.
She courteously asked if she could borrow a pencil.