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 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

In a season that can graciously be described as gloomy, right-hander Randy Dobnak has been a bright spot for the Royals. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Los Angeles is an ideal locale for such soul-searching, and being a stranger in a strange land — who finds other strangers there, too — forms a poignant, effective allegory (that’s also graciously restrained). — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

The Rooms The storybook rooms, ranging from 350 to 800 square feet, are graciously sized and designed with a gentle palette of pastels and neutrals. — Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

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