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Synonyms for graciously
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : grey-shuhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈgreɪ ʃəs |
Top 10 synonyms for graciously
- acceptably
- affably
- affirmatively
- agilely
- agreeably
- altruistically
- amiably
- amicably
- appropriately
- artistically
- benevolently
- benignantly
- benignly
- bigheartedly
- brightly
- buoyantly
- candidly
- carefully
- charitably
- charmingly
- cheerfully
- chivalrously
- civilly
- compassionately
- concernedly
- considerately
- convivially
- cordially
- courteously
- creditably
- daintily
- delicately
- delightedly
- delightfully
- desirably
- devotedly
- dexterously
- distinctively
- easily
- elatedly
- elegantly
- enjoyably
- enthusiastically
- excellently
- exhilaratingly
- exquisitely
- exultantly
- fairly
- favorably
- felicitously
- finely
- fitly
- freely
- gaily
- gallantly
- generously
- genially
- gently
- gladly
- gleefully
- good-humoredly
- good-naturedly
- gracefully
- graciously
- handsomely
- happily
- harmoniously
- heartily
- heedfully
- helpfully
- hilariously
- humanely
- ingratiatingly
- jovially
- joyfully
- joyously
- kindheartedly
- kindly
- laughingly
- liberally
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- lovingly
- magnanimously
- majestically
- merrily
- mutually
- neatly
- nimbly
- nobly
- obligingly
- optimistically
- peacefully
- perfectly
- playfully
- pleasantly
- pleasingly
- pleasurably
- politely
- positively
- receptively
- respectfully
- rhythmically
- satisfactorily
- sincerely
- skillfully
- smilingly
- smoothly
- sociably
- solicitously
- sportively
- sprucely
- symmetrically
- sympathetically
- tactfully
- tastefully
- tenderly
- thoughtfully
- tolerantly
- trimly
- triumphantly
- understandingly
- ungrudgingly
- unreservedly
- unselfishly
- urbanely
- usefully
- vivaciously
- warmly
- well
- wholeheartedly
- willingly
- winningly
- with approbation
- with approval
- with relish
- with zeal
- without prejudice
- wonderfully
- zestfully
Définition of graciously
Origin :- c.1300, "by God's grace," from gracious + -ly (2). Meaning "favorably, with good will" is late 14c.
- As in kindly : adv with compassion
- As in generously : adv with an open heart
- As in gracefully : adv lithely
- As in nicely : adv in a welcome manner
- As in politely : adv thoughtfully
- As in agreeably : adv willingly, assenting; pleasantly; in keeping
- As in favorably : adv genially, in a kindly manner
- As in happily : adv with joy, pleasure
- She tapped Tom's shoulder with her fan and smiled, graciously corrective.
- Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
- He receives me graciously enough, and treats me with politeness.
- Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
- Mark you, it is not wisdom but a whim of mine which causes me to be graciously minded!
- Extract from : « Priestess of the Flame » by Sewell Peaslee Wright
- He was presented by that great officer, and received most graciously.
- Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
- "If a bachelor may be said to have a home, Mrs. Barnes," he added, graciously.
- Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- "This is to be an open meeting, Mrs. Dott," said Annette graciously.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- "Want you to put a new shoe on this horse of mine," replied Seth, not too graciously.
- Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Will you be graciously pleased to accept something of our best?
- Extract from : « The Princess Virginia » by C. N. Williamson
- Her constant exclamation was, “I know he will do most graciously by me.”
- Extract from : « Journal of a Residence at Bagdad » by Anthony Groves
- He asked Miss Hawtry to go to luncheon with him, and she graciously accepted.
- Extract from : « Blue-grass and Broadway » by Maria Thompson Daviess
Antonyms for graciously
- awkwardly
- badly
- coldly
- disadvantageously
- disagreeably
- dissenting
- gracelessly
- grotesquely
- grudgingly
- heartlessly
- inconsiderately
- incorrectly
- insipidly
- mistakenly
- selfishly
- sparingly
- stingily
- unfavorably
- unfortunately
- unfriendly
- unhappily
- unkindly
- unluckily
- unpleasantly
- unsuccessfully
- unwillingly
- wrongly
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