Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Politely /pəl-īt'-lē/ · Po·lite·ly · IPA /pəˈlaɪtli/ 01 adv. In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy. 1. In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy.[Obs.] 2. In a polite manner; with politeness.