Graciously

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs.li/

Definitions of graciously

adjective Characterized by kindness and courtesy

Example Sentences

A1 She graciously accepted the gift.

A2 He graciously thanked his host for the delicious meal.

B1 The speaker graciously answered all the questions from the audience.

B2 The CEO graciously greeted each employee at the company party.

C1 The actress graciously accepted the award and gave a heartfelt speech.

C2 The diplomat graciously handled the delicate negotiations between the two countries.

adverb In a kind and courteous manner

Example Sentences

A1 She graciously accepted the gift.

A2 He graciously thanked his host for the delicious meal.

B1 The mayor graciously greeted the crowd at the event.

B2 The actress graciously posed for photos with her fans.

C1 The CEO graciously accepted the award on behalf of the company.

C2 The diplomat graciously negotiated a peace treaty between the two countries.

Examples of graciously in a Sentence

formal She graciously accepted the award on behalf of her team.

informal He graciously offered to help with the project.

slang She graciously slid into the DMs without hesitation.

figurative The sun graciously painted the sky with hues of pink and orange.

Grammatical Forms of graciously

past tense

graciously

plural

graciously

comparative

more graciously

superlative

most graciously

present tense

graciously

future tense

will graciously

perfect tense

have graciously

continuous tense

is graciously

singular

graciously

positive degree

graciously

infinitive

to graciously

gerund

graciously

participle

graciously

Origin and Evolution of graciously

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'graciously' originated from the Latin word 'gratiosus' meaning 'full of thanks' or 'grateful'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'graciously' evolved to denote showing kindness, courtesy, and elegance in one's actions or behavior.