Courteously and Discourteously

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Courteously adverb - With good reason or courtesy.

Usage example: courteously suggested that we try other bookstores

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Discourteously is an antonym for courteously.

Nearby Word: courteous

Discourteously adverb - In an impolite manner.

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Courteously is an antonym for discourteously in impolitely topic.

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