Graciously and Scornfully

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Graciously adverb - With good reason or courtesy.

Usage example: flattered to be asked but unable to attend, she graciously turned down the wedding invitation

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Scornfully is an antonym for graciously.

Nearby Words: gracious, gracefully

Scornfully adverb - Without respect; in a disdainful manner.

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Graciously is an antonym for scornfully.

Nearby Words: scorn, scornful, scorned, scorning

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