adjective Characterized by kindness and courtesy
adverb In a kind and courteous manner
In religious contexts, 'graciously' is often used to describe the actions of a higher power towards believers, such as 'God graciously forgives our sins.'
In the context of hospitality, 'graciously' is used to describe the manner in which hosts receive and treat their guests, such as 'She graciously welcomed us into her home.'
In etiquette, 'graciously' is used to describe polite and courteous behavior, such as 'He graciously accepted the gift.'
In her acceptance speech, the author graciously thanked her editor and publisher for their support.
The psychologist graciously listened to her patient's concerns and offered empathetic support.
The CEO graciously accepted feedback from employees during a company meeting.
The teacher graciously accepted the student's apology for missing a deadline.
The doctor graciously explained the diagnosis to the patient and answered all of their questions.
The lawyer graciously accepted the judge's ruling and prepared for the next steps in the case.