gracious adj

1 characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit; "gracious even to unexpected visitors"; "gracious living"; "he bears insult with gracious good humor" [ant: ungracious]

2 doing or producing good [syn: beneficent, benevolent]

3 characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects; "our benignant king" [syn: benignant]

4 exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture" [syn: courteous, nice]

5 disposed to bestow favors; "thanks to the gracious gods"

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes with: -eɪʃəs

Adjective

1. kind and warmly courteous
2. tactful
3. compassionate
4. indulgent
5. charming and graceful
6. elegant and with good taste

Interjection

1. Expressing surprise

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