graciously
English
editEtymology
editFrom Middle English graciously, graciousliche; equivalent to gracious + -ly.
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /ˈɡɹeɪʃəsli/
Audio (General American): (file)
Adverb
editgraciously (comparative more graciously, superlative most graciously)
Related terms
editAnagrams
editMiddle English
editAlternative forms
edit- gracyously, gracyuosly, graciousely, graciousliche, graciouselych, graciouslich, gratiously, gracyouslye
Etymology
editPronunciation
editAdverb
editgraciously
- fortunately, successfully, well; with good results or fate.
- kindly, nicely, respectfully; with good intentions
- (Late Middle English) With the kindness and mercy of God.
- (rare, Late Middle English) In a good-looking or desiring way.
Descendants
edit- English: graciously
References
edit- “grāciǒuslī, adv.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-05-14.
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