Antonyms for graciously

Grammar : Adv

Spell : grey-shuhs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈgreɪ ʃəs

Definition of graciously

Origin : c.1300, "by God's grace," from gracious + -ly (2). Meaning "favorably, with good will" is late 14c.

As in kindly : adv with compassion
As in generously : adv with an open heart
As in gracefully : adv lithely
As in nicely : adv in a welcome manner
As in politely : adv thoughtfully
As in agreeably : adv willingly, assenting; pleasantly; in keeping
As in favorably : adv genially, in a kindly manner
As in happily : adv with joy, pleasure

Example sentences :

She tapped Tom's shoulder with her fan and smiled, graciously corrective.
Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington

He receives me graciously enough, and treats me with politeness.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

Mark you, it is not wisdom but a whim of mine which causes me to be graciously minded!
Extract from : « Priestess of the Flame » by Sewell Peaslee Wright

He was presented by that great officer, and received most graciously.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

"If a bachelor may be said to have a home, Mrs. Barnes," he added, graciously.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"This is to be an open meeting, Mrs. Dott," said Annette graciously.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"Want you to put a new shoe on this horse of mine," replied Seth, not too graciously.
Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Will you be graciously pleased to accept something of our best?
Extract from : « The Princess Virginia » by C. N. Williamson

Her constant exclamation was, “I know he will do most graciously by me.”
Extract from : « Journal of a Residence at Bagdad » by Anthony Groves

He asked Miss Hawtry to go to luncheon with him, and she graciously accepted.
Extract from : « Blue-grass and Broadway » by Maria Thompson Daviess

Synonyms for graciously

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