graciously

adverb

Definition of graciouslynext
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy flattered to be asked but unable to attend, she graciously turned down the wedding invitation

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Recent Examples of graciously Los Angeles is an ideal locale for such soul-searching, and being a stranger in a strange land — who finds other strangers there, too — forms a poignant, effective allegory (that’s also graciously restrained). — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 The Rooms The storybook rooms, ranging from 350 to 800 square feet, are graciously sized and designed with a gentle palette of pastels and neutrals. — Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 His only snap last season came once Jones graciously summoned him to take the victory kneel-down over the New York Giants. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 From that top perch, Alan left a legacy of transparency with a candid weekly column about behind-the-scenes decision-making while at times graciously engaging with critics. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026 Best Fourth of July Sale Vacuum Deals Parents know how essential a good vacuum is for cleaning up after toddler messes, dirt tracked in on little cleats, and food graciously flung from the high chair. — Anja Webb, Parents, 1 July 2026 The senator graciously declined the honor and requested the road bear the name of Cantrell. — Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026 But if another team gets to Wilson first, the Bulls will graciously accept the gifts of Boozer or Peterson in return — not just for their talent, but also due to their strong fits as alternate foundations for a new future in Chicago. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciously
  1. kindly
  2. nicely
  3. thoughtfully
Adverb
  • Flood kindly took on all the engineering duties, which freed me up to be in the band room with Eno.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Anna Fischbein grew accustomed to visits to her home in Sunny Isles, Florida, from the same kindly Haitian health aide every week for the past 10 years.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cyrus, 64, cleaned up nicely in a black John Varvatos suit, leaving his the collar of his white shirt unbuttoned.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • The firms that will thrive are the ones that treat their workforce as a portfolio of skills to be cultivated and thoughtfully deployed alongside AI.
    — Ravin Jesuthasan, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There's a balance between delicate satin, feminine lace and midweight cashmere, thoughtfully combined for interest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoughtfully

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“Graciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciously. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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