courteously

He had stated his terms courteously, but firmly, from the first.

Ruined City Shute, Nevil, 1899-1960 1951

“Go, I will pay you to-morrow,” said Aziz to the driver, and as they went off he called courteously, “You are most welcome, ladies.”

A Passage To India Forster, E. M. 1924

In the same moment, he heard his name courteously sounded; and, to his pleased surprise, saw Don Benito advancing -- an unwonted energy in his air, as if, at the last moment, intent upon making amends for his recent discourtesy.

The Piazza Tales Herman Melville 1855

It can flourish only when there are still occasional pockets of the population who behave well – that is to say courteously, decorously and without leaving glistening lumps ofphlegm wherever they go – to replenish the stocks during the day.

Lucy Mangan: The sound of the suburbs 2010

Mrs. Makebelieve understood also that the big man's action was merely his energetic surrender, as of one who, instead of tendering his sword courteously to the victor, hurls it at him with a malediction; and that in assaulting their friend he was bidding them farewell as heartily and impressively as he was able.

Mary, Mary James Stephens 1916

And the Captains Three called courteously from deck to scuttle-butt: --

Verses 1889-1896 Rudyard Kipling 1900

And the Captains Three called courteously from deck to scuttle-butt: --

Departmental Ditties & Barrack Room Ballads Rudyard Kipling 1900

Said my friend on GChat, who I was "courteously" keeping updated on my first experience with the game.

Decision Paralysis, Or Why I Can't Get Out Of Vault 101 SVGL 2008

Said my friend on GChat, who I was "courteously" keeping updated on my first experience with the game.

Archive 2008-11-01 SVGL 2008

He had received word from a big wig somewhere along the line, and now the Ryans were to be 'courteously' escorted off the premises.

Dangerous Lady Cole, Martina 1992