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   Gra·cious

   /ˈɡrāSHəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. courteous, kind, and pleasant: "smiling and gracious in defeat" Similar courteouspolitecivilchivalrouswell mannereddecorousgentlemanlyladylikecivilizedtactfuldiplomatickindkindlykindheartedwarmheartedbenevolentconsideratethoughtfulobligingaccommodatingcharitableindulgentmagnanimousbeneficentbenignfriendlypleasantamiableaffablecordialhospitableinformal:couthdecentdated:mannerlyOpposite ungracious
   • ▪ elegant and tasteful, especially as exhibiting wealth or high social status: "gracious living" Similar elegantstylishtastefulgracefulcomfortableluxurioussumptuousopulentgrandplushhigh-classexquisitesmartsophisticatedfashionablemodishchicinformal:swankyOpposite homely
   • 2. (in Christian belief) showing divine grace: "I am saved by God's gracious intervention on my behalf" Similar mercifulforgivingcompassionatekindkindlylenientclementpityingforbearinghumanemildsoftheartedtenderheartedsympatheticpatienthumanitarianliberaleasygoingpermissivetolerantindulgentgenerousmagnanimousbeneficentbenignbenignantbenevolentOpposite cruel
   • 3. a polite epithet used of royalty or their acts: British "the accession of Her present gracious Majesty"

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing polite surprise: "good gracious, that was close!"

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin gratiosus, from gratia ‘esteem, favor’ (see grace).

   Derivatives

   • 1. graciousness noun

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   See Definitions and Examples ». Synonyms for GRACIOUS: hospitable, friendly, polite, kindly, thoughtful, affable, cordial, outgoing; Antonyms of GRACIOUS: ungracious, inhospitable, unsociable, ungenial, churlish, boorish, abrupt, blunt.

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   Definition of gracious adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   View definitions for gracious. gracious. adjective as in kind, giving. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms. Strongest matches. accommodating. affable. amiable. approachable. compassionate. congenial. considerate. cordial. courteous. courtly. friendly. genial. good-natured. hospitable. loving. polite. sociable. well-mannered. Weak matches.

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   characterized by good taste, comfort, ease, or luxury: gracious suburban living; a gracious home. indulgent or beneficent in a pleasantly condescending way, especially to inferiors. merciful or compassionate: our gracious king.

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   behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way: He was gracious enough to thank me. gracious adjective (COMFORTABLE) comfortable and with a good appearance and quality: gracious homes / living. Good/Goodness gracious! used to express polite surprise. graciously. adverb.

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   gracious. adjective. These are words and phrases related to gracious. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of gracious. She was the most gracious hostess I've ever known. Synonyms. kindly. courteous. cordial. amiable. affable. good-natured. hospitable. obliging. civil. polite. chivalrous. courtly.

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   adverb. in a benevolent, courteous, or helpful manner; kindly: We are fortunate to have so many members graciously willing to share their gardening knowledge. Rachel graciously loaned me a formal dress for the occasion, as I had none. in a manner characterized by comfort, ease, or luxury: