graciously
Americanadverb
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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.
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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.
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"The bartenders will graciously ask, 'was the service okay?' and they'll say 'yes, of course,'" she said.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
But it’s also amazing to see, and writer Pat Cassels graciously brings the rest of us along for the ride.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
By Tuesday’s draw, we were graciously given the option to purchase closing ceremony tickets at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, at $4,961.20 apiece.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
He seamlessly managed the transition to a new reign and graciously navigated the falling-out between his two sons, maintaining traditions of the monarchy as he modernized it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
“We should all be in position at eight o’clock. Petunia, you will be — ?” “In the lounge,” said Aunt Petunia promptly, “waiting to welcome them graciously to our home.”
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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