politelybutseriously
adverbUK /pəˈlaɪtli bʌt ˈsɪəriəsli/
US /pəˈlaɪtli bʌt ˈsɪriəsli/
Saying something in a nice way but meaning it for real.
She politelybutseriously asked the class to quiet down.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Speaking with good manners while showing that the matter is important.
He politelybutseriously reminded us to finish our homework.
3. Being calm and respectful while making a serious request.
The teacher politelybutseriously told the students to line up.
4. Saying something gently but with real meaning behind it.
Mom politelybutseriously said it was time for bed.