GRACIOUSLY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

graciously

adverb

Definition of graciously

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 The development slate is incredibly impressive, and Jane has graciously offered to help with the transition. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Rooms Like the resort as a whole, all the 124 accommodations—81 suites and 43 villas—are graciously grand, with the smallest suites stretching over nearly 1,000 square feet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 All of these girls, all of them, so beautiful, dancing to the same song every night, skin against the cold security of the pole, the stage, accepting the proffered bills graciously. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 Thank people for every piece of feedback, and treat each slip as a chance to delight by correcting graciously. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The Close Encounters director looked back on a mock trial Sheindlin so graciously presided over in honor of his superfan mother’s 90th birthday. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 There have been some updates, so please check the schedule here and come listen to the candidates who've so graciously accepted our invite to speak. — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026 In a season that can graciously be described as gloomy, right-hander Randy Dobnak has been a bright spot for the Royals. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 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

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Ortega brings the right wide-eyed wonder to this kindly android that just wants to be Josie’s pal, having no idea about a secret medical condition that afflicts Josie.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Terrence split almost immediately, and Julianne deposited her small son on the Missouri farm of her Uncle Claude, a stoic, kindly old man.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of kindly

Adverb

After a frosty start Monday, temperatures will rebound nicely into the lower 70s.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Think earthy stone surfaces, deep woods, and sleek modern headboards juxtaposed with the kind of rustic, wooly blankets that would fit nicely into Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of nicely

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Skipping the betting apps, or at least thoughtfully budgeting for them as entertainment, is only part of it, because money left sitting in savings accounts also misses out on compounding.

— Jamie Franco, global macro and cross-asset strategist, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Companies that thoughtfully build and prioritize autonomous agents, which includes accounting for context, can better protect themselves from operational consequences.

— Shekhar Iyer, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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