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.
Other Word Forms
- nongraciously adverb
- overgraciously adverb
- quasi-graciously adverb
Etymology
Origin of graciously
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He accepts the thanks graciously but never boasts.
From BBC
Ariana had obviously moved on — and Ariana graciously heard out all of the conversations.
From Los Angeles Times
Endowed with a formidable hauteur, her Jocasta acts graciously, but with an unmistakable note of condescension.
From Los Angeles Times
“I really needed help and she pitched right in graciously,” she says.
Fox added that Halloween provides a good opportunity for parents to teach their children to be polite and graciously accept any treats they’re offered.
From MarketWatch
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