" graciously "

1: with good reason or courtesy;

  * e.g., " ... flattered to be asked but unable to attend, she graciously turned down the wedding invitation "

•  Synonyms : 

•  considerately,

•  courteously,

•  kindly,

•  nicely,

•  reasonably,

•  thoughtfully,

•  well

•  Antonyms : 

•  discourteously,

•  inconsiderately,

•  thoughtlessly

1: showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations;

  * e.g., " ... a gracious host who goes out of his way to make every guest feel welcome "

•  Synonyms : 

•  affable,

•  cordial,

•  genial,

•  hospitable,

•  sociable

•  Antonyms : 

•  inhospitable,

•  ungenial,

•  ungracious,

•  unsociable

2: having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations;

  * e.g., " ... a gracious innkeeper whose jokes and laughter made weary travelers feel right at home "

•  Synonyms : 

•  affable,

•  agreeable,

•  amiable,

•  genial,

•  good-natured,

•  good-tempered,

•  mellow,

•  nice,

•  pleasant,

•  sweet,

•  well-disposed

•  Antonyms : 

•  disagreeable,

•  ill-natured,

•  ill-tempered,

•  unamiable,

•  ungenial,

•  ungracious,

•  unpleasant

3: showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners;

  * e.g., " ... he was a gracious man, habitually offering his seat on the bus to elderly women "

•  Synonyms : 

•  civil,

•  courteous,

•  genteel,

•  mannerly,

•  polite,

•  well-bred

•  Antonyms : 

•  discourteous,

•  ill-bred,

•  ill-mannered,

•  impolite,

•  inconsiderate,

•  mannerless,

•  rude,

•  thoughtless,

•  uncivil,

•  ungenteel,

•  ungracious,

•  unmannered,

•  unmannerly