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She graciously shared her supplies with the group.
What does Graciously mean?
Graciously means kindly and politely.
Dictionary definition
In a kind, polite, generous, or respectful way.
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The speaker graciously thanked everyone who helped.
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Graciously often describes actions done with courtesy, warmth, and respect.
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What does graciously mean?
GRACIOUSLY means graciously means kindly and politely.
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WordGraciously.
Partadverb.
MeaningGraciously means kindly and politely.
ExampleExample: She graciously shared her supplies with the group.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gray · shus · lee
- Strongest beat
- gray
- Ending
- lee
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- Put a little extra energy on gray.
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rudelyIn an impolite way.
selfishlyWithout concern for others.
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Graciously means kindly and politely.
Common mix-up
Graciously is not the same as rudely. Graciously means graciously means kindly and politely.
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Read this model sentence: The speaker graciously thanked everyone who helped. Clue words: speaker, thanked, everyone. Underline clue words that show why graciously fits instead of rudely. Now write one new sentence that shows graciously without using the word graciously. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show graciously?
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