- Graciously
- Graciously Gra"cious*ly, adv.
1. In a gracious manner; courteously; benignantly. --Dryden.
[1913 Webster]
2. Fortunately; luckily. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Graciously
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graciously — index readily Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
graciously — c.1300, by God s grace, from GRACIOUS (Cf. gracious) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Meaning favorably, with good will is late 14c … Etymology dictionary
graciously — adv. Graciously is used with these verbs: ↑accept, ↑agree, ↑consent, ↑invite, ↑offer, ↑thank, ↑volunteer … Collocations dictionary
graciously — gracious ► ADJECTIVE 1) courteous, kind, and pleasant. 2) showing the elegance and comfort associated with high social status or wealth. 3) (in Christian belief) showing divine grace. ► EXCLAMATION ▪ expressing polite surprise. DERIVATIVES… … English terms dictionary
graciously — adverb in a gracious or graceful manner (Freq. 1) he did not have a chance to grow up graciously • Syn: ↑gracefully • Ant: ↑ungracefully (for: ↑gracefully), ↑ungracious … Useful english dictionary
graciously — adverb see gracious … New Collegiate Dictionary
graciously — See gracious. * * * … Universalium
graciously — adverb /ˈɡreɪʃəslɨ/ In a gracious manner; with grace and courtesy. See Also: grace, gracious, graciousness … Wiktionary
graciously — Synonyms and related words: accommodatingly, affably, agreeably, amiably, amicably, attentively, bigheartedly, blissfully, bonhomously, bounteously, bountifully, cheerfully, chivalrously, civilly, complacently, complaisantly, cordially,… … Moby Thesaurus
graciously — adv. courteously; pleasantly; compassionately; kindly … English contemporary dictionary
