Graciosamente (en. Graciously)

/ɡɾaθioˈsamente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that provokes laughter or amusement.
The presenter spoke gracefully throughout the program.
El presentador habló graciosamente durante todo el programa.
In a way that is charming or pleasant.
She behaved gracefully at the party, making everyone laugh.
Ella se comportó graciosamente en la fiesta, haciendo reír a todos.
With a touch of humor or irony.
She responded gracefully to the criticisms she received.
Respondió graciosamente a las críticas que recibió.

Etymology

It derives from the adjective 'gracioso', which comes from the Latin 'gratiōsus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to laugh gracefully
To laugh in a joyful and fun way.
reírse graciosamente
to act gracefully
To behave in a way that provokes laughter or is pleasant.
actuar graciosamente
to tell a joke gracefully
To narrate a joke in a way that is very entertaining.
contar un chiste graciosamente

Related Words

funny
That has grace or is amusing.
gracioso
grace
Quality of what is pleasant or amusing.
gracia
humor
Ability to make people laugh or to find humor in situations.
humor

Slang Meanings

To say something jokingly.
He made a comment gracefully about it.
Hizo un comentario graciosamente al respecto.
To act with irony in a fun way.
He mocked the situation gracefully.
Se burló de la situación graciosamente.