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Definitions

graciously

[grey-shuhs-lee] / ˈgreɪ ʃəs li /

ADVERB

agreeably

Synonyms

WEAK

affably affirmatively amiably amicably appropriately benevolently charmingly cheerfully convivially favorably genially good-humoredly good-naturedly happily kindly mutually obligingly peacefully pleasingly politely satisfactorily sympathetically well wonderfully

Antonyms

WEAK

dissenting unpleasantly unwillingly

ADVERB

favorably

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approvingly cordially enthusiastically fairly generously positively

WEAK

agreeably amiably courteously heartily helpfully receptively usefully willingly with approbation with approval without prejudice

Antonyms

WEAK

disadvantageously unfavorably unfriendly

ADVERB

generously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enthusiastically liberally warmly wholeheartedly

WEAK

altruistically benevolently bigheartedly candidly charitably chivalrously genially magnanimously majestically nobly politely ungrudgingly unreservedly unselfishly

Antonyms

WEAK

coldly grudgingly heartlessly selfishly sparingly stingily

ADVERB

gracefully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adroitly beautifully delicately easily elegantly neatly nimbly skillfully smoothly

WEAK

agilely artistically charmingly daintily delightfully dexterously exquisitely felicitously fitly handsomely harmoniously pleasingly rhythmically sprucely symmetrically tastefully trimly

Antonyms

WEAK

awkwardly gracelessly grotesquely insipidly

ADVERB

happily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blissfully blithely cheerfully contentedly enthusiastically freely gladly gleefully heartily joyfully joyously lovingly merrily peacefully playfully willingly

WEAK

agreeably brightly buoyantly delightedly delightfully devotedly elatedly exhilaratingly exultantly gaily hilariously jovially laughingly lightheartedly lightly optimistically sincerely smilingly sportively vivaciously with relish with zeal zestfully

Antonyms

WEAK

unhappily unluckily unsuccessfully

ADVERB

kindly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionately delicately generously genially helpfully politely sympathetically tenderly thoughtfully

WEAK

agreeably benevolently benignly carefully charitably compassionately considerately cordially courteously good-naturedly heedfully humanely solicitously tolerantly understandingly well

Antonyms

WEAK

disagreeably inconsiderately unkindly

ADVERB

nicely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admirably attractively beautifully finely happily perfectly pleasantly

WEAK

acceptably agreeably amiably charmingly creditably desirably distinctively enjoyably excellently felicitously pleasingly pleasurably triumphantly winningly

Antonyms

WEAK

badly incorrectly mistakenly unfortunately unsuccessfully wrongly

ADVERB

politely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amiably attentively cordially gently kindly respectfully tactfully

STRONG

courteously

WEAK

affably agreeably benignantly charmingly civilly compassionately concernedly considerately elegantly gallantly gracefully ingratiatingly kindheartedly sociably solicitously urbanely winningly

Example Sentences

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O'Mahoney added: "My girlfriend was away so I asked him and he very graciously and kindly agreed."

From BBC • May 21, 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

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 • Oct. 13, 2025

She would stop and smile graciously, and sign her autograph — but with her own name, not Loy’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

Lily shook her head, graciously stopping him from doing any more damage.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

graciously

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