graciously

[ grey-shuhs-lee ]

/ ˈgreɪ ʃəs li /

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adverb

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.

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.

Origin of graciously

gracious + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM graciously

non·gra·cious·ly, adverbo·ver·gra·cious·ly, adverbqua·si-gra·cious·ly, adverb

Words nearby graciously

gracile, gracilis, gracilis muscle, gracioso, gracious, graciously, grackle, grad, gradability, gradable, gradate

Example sentences from the Web for graciously

Bill then graciously shared with us a glimpse into his Muslim identifying genius.
Bill O’Reilly, Muslim-Hunter|Dean Obeidallah|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He graciously allows that “print journalists and editorial writers should be involved.”
Memo to GOP: Hands off Those Presidential Debates|Howard Kurtz|April 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I graciously accepted and swallowed repeated mouthfuls of masgouf for the first, and only, time.
Iraq War 10th Anniversary: The Teamster|John Kael Weston|March 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But pride can also prevent you from graciously accepting help and can fill you with resentment instead of appreciation.
Why Favoritism Is Virtuous: The Case Against Fairness|Stephen T. Asma|December 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST

He thanked me as graciously as if it was the first time he had heard a fan say that.
Ken Follett’s Book Bag: Five Greatest Trilogies|Ken Follett|September 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The king received them graciously, and promised to grant them whatever largess they should request.
The History of Prostitution|William W. Sanger
"You had better turn back with us, St. John," suggests Constance, graciously.
Red as a Rose is She|Rhoda Broughton
"And it's a pretty rose, so it is," responded Mrs. O'Callaghan, receiving it graciously.
The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys|Gulielma Zollinger
She smiled in return so graciously that she seemed to accept the courteous struggle into which all men like to draw a woman.
The Chouans|Honore de Balzac
The king received his mission most graciously, and Rubens returned to the Netherlands crowned with honors and success.
Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8)|Various