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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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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

The honours were Macclesfield's, as illustrated by Brentford head coach Keith Andrews graciously going into their dressing room to offer his personal tribute to their display, before speaking in glowing terms about their opponents.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Endowed with a formidable hauteur, her Jocasta acts graciously, but with an unmistakable note of condescension.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

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

He graciously offered his hand to the boy and with a gentle smile said,“Good game.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady