adverb
graciously
GRAY-shuhs-lee
Graciously (adverb) means In a warm, polite, and considerate way. Example: “She graciously offered to help even though it wasn't her responsibility.”
adverb
1
In a warm, polite, and considerate way.
"She graciously offered to help even though it wasn't her responsibility."
"He graciously accepted the apology and moved on."
How to use graciously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with warmth, politeness, and good grace.
Common pairings
graciously accept
graciously offer
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more graciously
- Superlative
- most graciously
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She _____ offered to help even though it wasn't her responsibility.
Etymology
From Middle English graciously, from gracious plus -ly.
Synonyms
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ungraciously
Related words
Rhymes for graciously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “graciously” mean?
The word “graciously” means in a warm, polite, and considerate way. In plain terms, doing something with warmth, politeness, and good grace.
How do you pronounce “graciously”?
“Graciously” is pronounced GRAY-shuhs-lee (/ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “graciously” in a sentence?
Here is “graciously” used in a sentence: “She graciously offered to help even though it wasn't her responsibility.”
What part of speech is “graciously”?
“Graciously” is an adverb.
Where does the word “graciously” come from?
The word “graciously” comes from Middle English. From Middle English graciously, from gracious plus -ly.
