Graciously

Graciously
Graciously Gra"cious*ly, adv. 1. In a gracious manner; courteously; benignantly. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2. Fortunately; luckily. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]


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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

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