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

His only snap last season came once Jones graciously summoned him to take the victory kneel-down over the New York Giants. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Long ago, a train-riding and hitchhiking tour of several European countries took me to Belgium, where I was graciously taken in by the family of an American friend of mine. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

From that top perch, Alan left a legacy of transparency with a candid weekly column about behind-the-scenes decision-making while at times graciously engaging with critics. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026

Best Fourth of July Sale Vacuum Deals Parents know how essential a good vacuum is for cleaning up after toddler messes, dirt tracked in on little cleats, and food graciously flung from the high chair. — Anja Webb, Parents, 1 July 2026

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