adverb
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BAD : The shop assistant asked me gently what I wanted.
GOOD : The shop assistant asked me politely what I wanted.
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gently = in a way that will not hurt or damage anything: 'She held the little bird very gently.'
politely = in a way that shows good manners: 'He politely refused her offer, saying that he didn't want to trouble her.'
2
BAD : I wonder if you would gently lend us a room for one of the monthly meetings.
GOOD : I wonder if you would kindly lend us a room for one of the monthly meetings.
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In polite formal requests, use if you would/could kindly (or if you would be so kind as to ): 'I would be very grateful if you would kindly allow Julian to leave school early on Tuesday.'