politereply

noun
UK /pəˈlaɪt rɪˈplaɪ/
US /pəˈlaɪt rɪˈplaɪ/

A polite reply is a nice answer that uses kind words.

She sent a polite reply to thank her friend for the gift.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A written response that follows good manners.

He wrote a polite reply to the invitation.

3. An answer given in a calm and friendly way.

Her polite reply helped everyone feel calm.

4. A short message that shows respect to the reader.

The email ended with a polite reply from the manager.