graciously

[grey-shuhs-lee]

adverb

1. in a benevolent, courteous, or helpful manner; kindly.

   We are fortunate to have so many members graciously willing to share their gardening knowledge.

   Rachel graciously loaned me a formal dress for the occasion, as I had none.

2. in a manner characterized by comfort, ease, or luxury.

   Set in a prime oceanfront location in an exclusive community, the home graciously accommodates both family living and large-scale entertaining.

Other Word Forms

• nongraciously adverb
• overgraciously adverb
• quasi-graciously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of graciously¹

gracious ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

She would stop and smile graciously, and sign her autograph — but with her own name, not Loy’s.

From Los Angeles Times

They offer to buy her a drink, which she graciously declines; the incredible glass of red wine she sips with her ribeye steak is quite enough.

From Salon

It’s now owned by the McTaggart family, who graciously allow “The Traitors” to take over multiple rooms and the vast grounds during filming.

From Los Angeles Times

“I appreciate the governor coming out and meeting me,” Trump said graciously, notwithstanding the lack of an invitation.

From Los Angeles Times

From the house on Christmas Tree Lane where, two years ago, model train builders graciously entertained my kids?

From Los Angeles Times

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