Synonyms of graciously

graciously

adverb

as in kindly

with good reason or courtesy

flattered to be asked but unable to attend, she graciously turned down the wedding invitation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kindly
• nicely
• thoughtfully
• courteously
• reasonably
• politely
• considerately
• well
• fairly
• pleasantly
• wisely
• respectfully
• justifiably
• prudently
• discreetly
• validly
• sensibly
• judiciously
• chivalrously
• sweetly
• solicitously
• gallantly
• deferentially
• compassionately
• sympathetically
• decorously
• excusably
• humanely
• kindheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rudely
• thoughtlessly
• contemptuously
• scornfully
• inconsiderately
• disdainfully
• cruelly
• disrespectfully
• discourteously
• viciously
• unfairly
• heartlessly
• impolitely
• nastily
• snootily
• shabbily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of graciously

The senator graciously declined the honor and requested the road bear the name of Cantrell. — Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026

But if another team gets to Wilson first, the Bulls will graciously accept the gifts of Boozer or Peterson in return — not just for their talent, but also due to their strong fits as alternate foundations for a new future in Chicago. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

Four, graciously sized outdoor pools—all carved in local stone and lined with plush loungers—invite long, languid afternoons. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

Wood graciously served as one of my dissertation advisers, and the book that resulted, American Honor, builds on his focus on ideals. — Craig Bruce Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

Love Island graciously afforded these throuples with an absurdly large bed. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 June 2026

But even as every minute adds up on the phone bill of his rep, who graciously patched the call, the frontman remains generous with this time, wanting to discuss the future but also the past, starting with the fact that he was never really destined to be a music artist at all. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 28 May 2026

At least Nakase graciously gave us plenty of warning about the impending beatdown. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 May 2026

But my sons have yet to complain; like my dancing or singing they graciously refrain from making any comment. — Jane Park, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026