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graciously

/grey-shuhs-lee/US // ˈgreɪ ʃəs li //

诚恳地,慷慨地,恳切地,欣然

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Definitions

adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : in a benevolent, courteous, or helpful manner; kindly: We are fortunate to have so many members graciously willing to share their gardening knowledge.Rachel graciously loaned me a formal dress for the occasion, as I had none.
    • : in a manner characterized by comfort, ease, or luxury:Set in a prime oceanfront location in an exclusive community, the home graciously accommodates both family living and large-scale entertaining.

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Examples

  • Despite being baffled by the request, Oukchir graciously would give Adams a fresh bag upon each visit.

  • She therefore suggests that you accept the restaurant gift card graciously.

  • I had to answer a few questions from the police, and they talked to the Sheik, who graciously told the cops it had all been a misunderstanding.

  • How to safely — and graciously — host friends and family as the weather gets colderThe dish I’ve had in mind is pears poached in port.

  • The odds that either side will stand down as graciously as Al Gore did are slim.

  • Bill then graciously shared with us a glimpse into his Muslim identifying genius.

  • He graciously allows that “print journalists and editorial writers should be involved.”

  • I graciously accepted and swallowed repeated mouthfuls of masgouf for the first, and only, time.

  • “I never have any intent to upset or let anyone down,” he tweeted graciously.

  • But pride can also prevent you from graciously accepting help and can fill you with resentment instead of appreciation.

  • His unbounded generosity won for him the admiration of all his race, who graciously recognized him as their Maguinoó.

  • "If you please," continued Mr Bellamy, nodding to them very graciously; and they departed.

  • This interesting communication was addressed to Mrs. Maylie, who received it very graciously.

  • Neville was graciously received, and the Pope ordered the Scots and their abettors at his court to prison.

  • Sir Alexander intimated that her ladyship might try it; graciously observing that it would do no harm.