graciously
Middle English
/ɡraːˈsjuːsliː/
adv
Definitions
- fortunately, successfully, well; with good results or fate.
- kindly, nicely, respectfully; with good intentions
- (Late ME) With the kindness and mercy of God.
- (rare) In a good-looking or desiring way.
Etymology
Affix from Middle English gracious.
Origin
Middle English
gracious
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- gracious English
- graciously English
- grace Middle English
- gracious Middle English
- graciousnesse Middle English
- gracieus Old French
- gracious Old French