Nicely
Nicely adverb - With good reason or courtesy.
Usage example: excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
Rudely
Both words in one sentence
- When Potter acts rudely towards City Halls' obnoxious receptionist, she gives him purposely long and detailed directions to the Demolitions room to be as unhelpful as possible (she gives Pete Lender shorter directions when he asks nicely).
Source: Humiliation Conga / Film
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