graciously

English

Etymology

From Middle English graciously, graciousliche; equivalent to gracious + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/

Adverb

graciously (comparative more graciously, superlative most graciously)

  1. In a gracious manner; with grace and courtesy.

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From gracious + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡraːˈsjuːsliː/, /ɡraːˈsjoːsliː/, /ɡraːˈsjuːsliːtʃ(ə)/, /ɡraːˈsjoːsliːtʃ(ə)/

Adverb

graciously

  1. fortunately, successfully, well; with good results or fate.
  2. kindly, nicely, respectfully; with good intentions
  3. (Late Middle English) With the kindness and mercy of God.
  4. (rare, Late Middle English) In a good-looking or desiring way.

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