gracious (ˈɡreɪʃəs
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Definitions
adjective
- characterized by or showing kindness and courtesy
- condescendingly courteous, benevolent, or indulgent
- characterized by or suitable for a life of elegance, ease, and indulgence ⇒
gracious living
gracious furnishings
- merciful or compassionate
- obsolete fortunate, prosperous, or happy
exclamation
- an expression of mild surprise or wonder (often in exclamatory phrases such as good gracious!, gracious me!)
Alternative Forms
ˈgraciously adverb ˈgraciousness nounSynonyms
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courteous,
polite,
civil,
accommodating,
kind,
kindly,
pleasing,
friendly,
obliging,
amiable,
cordial,
hospitable,
courtly,
chivalrous,
well-mannered,
Usage examples
Less gracious than an American colonial mansion, it looked domestic, comfortable, welcoming.
, Death in Purple Prose (1987)It is essential that tea gets recognised as a healthy and refreshing drink with the trappings of a gracious lifestyle.
Business Today (2002)I think it was a very gracious gesture by the Richardson family," Fox said.
CBC (2004)Mr Robinson, when told he had made the front page in Bangalore, quipped: "Goodness gracious me!
Belfast Telegraph (2003)Anna Andreevna tried to be friendly and gracious but was cold and distracted.
, Turning the Page: Essays, Memoirs, Fiction, Poetry and One Sermon (1993)