"graciously" meaning in Middle English

See graciously in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /ɡraːˈsjuːsliː/, /ɡraːˈsjoːsliː/, /ɡraːˈsjuːsliːtʃ(ə)/, /ɡraːˈsjoːsliːtʃ(ə)/ Forms: gracyously [alternative], gracyuosly [alternative], graciousely [alternative], graciousliche [alternative], graciouselych [alternative], graciouslich [alternative], gratiously [alternative], gracyouslye [alternative]
Etymology: From gracious + -ly. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|gracious|-ly|id2=adverbial}} gracious + -ly Head templates: {{head|enm|adverb||||{{{2}}}|head=}} graciously, {{enm-adv}} graciously
  1. fortunately, successfully, well; with good results or fate.
    Sense id: en-graciously-enm-adv-L1aFBfsB
  2. kindly, nicely, respectfully; with good intentions
    Sense id: en-graciously-enm-adv-rjeapAHo Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 25 8 26 30 11
  3. (Late Middle English) With the kindness and mercy of God. Tags: Late-Middle-English
    Sense id: en-graciously-enm-adv-UzDGWPaN Categories (other): Late Middle English, Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Middle English terms suffixed with -ly (adverbial), Appearance, Religion Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 25 8 26 30 11 Disambiguation of Middle English terms suffixed with -ly (adverbial): 23 8 20 35 14 Disambiguation of Appearance: 23 4 42 31 Disambiguation of Religion: 0 0 100 0
  4. (rare, Late Middle English) In a good-looking or desiring way. Tags: Late-Middle-English, rare
    Sense id: en-graciously-enm-adv-Ldz0Lbhh Categories (other): Late Middle English, Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 25 8 26 30 11

Alternative forms

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