graciously
pronunciation
How to pronounce graciously in British English:
UK ['ɡreɪʃəslɪ]
How to pronounce graciously in American English:
US [ˈɡreʃəslɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a gracious or graceful manner
Word Origin
- graciously (adv.)
- c. 1300, "by God's grace," from gracious + -ly (2). Meaning "favorably, with good will" is late 14c.
Example
- 1. He has graciously declined to be considered . "
- 2. The 23-year-old lawrence graciously pointed out the more seasoned actors she was up against .
- 3. But thousands of pictures were taken , and many people graciously sent them to me so I can display them here .
- 4. She obtained the contact name , scott gilbert , vice president-human resources and graciously asked tom if she could assist him in any way .
- 5. The next time you think it 's funnier to put yourself down than to graciously accept a compliment , know that it 's not .