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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Graciously, James would move on to cheer for the Bulldogs when they play Texas Christian, right?
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2023
Graciously offering me a Chick-fil-A sandwich and waffle fries one afternoon in 2016, he explained his preference for fast food when he travels: “No matter where you are, you know exactly what you’re getting.”
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2018
Graciously, he initiated a round of applause for his fellow hopefuls in the 25th-annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, and another for the event’s unflappable house band.
From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2012
Graciously, in her recent introduction to the 40th anniversary edition of the book, Le Guin said she was content now to leave such issues for "my readers to judge".
From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2010
Graciously enable me to ascend unto Thee, to be granted the honour of dwelling in Thy nearness and to have communion with Thee alone.
From Selections From the Writings of the Báb by Báb
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