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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › graciousGracious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GRACIOUS is marked by kindness and courtesy. How to use gracious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gracious.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGRACIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRACIOUS definition: 1. behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way: 2. having the qualities of great comfort, beauty, and…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of gracious. adjective. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects. synonyms: benignant. kind. having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. adjective. exhibiting courtesy and politeness. synonyms: courteous, nice. polite.

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   indulgent or beneficent in a pleasantly condescending way, especially to inferiors. merciful or compassionate: our gracious king. Synonyms: gentle, mild, merciful, clement, tender, compassionate. Antonyms: cruel. Obsolete. fortunate or happy. interjection. Also good gracious. (used as an exclamation of surprise, relief, dismay, etc.) gracious.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGRACIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRACIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone, especially someone you think is superior to you, as gracious, you mean that they are very well-mannered and pleasant.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › graciousGracious - definition of gracious by The Free Dictionary

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   1. characterized by or showing kindness and courtesy. 2. condescendingly courteous, benevolent, or indulgent. 3. characterized by or suitable for a life of elegance, ease, and indulgence: gracious living; gracious furnishings. 4. merciful or compassionate.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongracious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishgracious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    (of people or behavior) kind, polite, and generous, especially to someone of a lower social position a gracious lady a gracious smile Oprah was gracious enough to accept our invitation. He has not yet learned how to be gracious in defeat. Want to learn more?

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGRACIOUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    GRACIOUS definition: 1. behaving in a pleasant, polite, calm way: 2. comfortable and with a good appearance and…. Learn more.