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

Aneha sashays away, all the way down the paved road and back to the lobby, while Cam cleans up her mess, graciously thanking everyone for taking the time to come out and support them. — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

The lovely, economic scenic design by Angela Balogh Calin graciously makes room for the play’s wall-to-wall witticisms, but the house is meant to symbolize the ship of state drifting dangerously toward the rocks. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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