Synonyms for graciously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : grey-shuhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgreɪ ʃəs

Top 10 synonyms for graciously Other synonyms for the word graciously

Définition 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

Antonyms for graciously

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