Word: politely
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: po
lite
ly
Definition: in a polite manner; not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others; - W.S. Maugham
Morphemes:
Affix: polite
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Well-mannered, civilized.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: polītus
Language: la
Decoded: politus
Meaning: polished
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.