gracious (Meaning)

Wordnet

gracious (a)

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

Wordnet

gracious (s)

characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

disposed to bestow favors

Webster

gracious (a.)

Abounding in grace or mercy; manifesting love,. or bestowing mercy; characterized by grace; beneficent; merciful; disposed to show kindness or favor; condescending; as, his most gracious majesty.

Abounding in beauty, loveliness, or amiability; graceful; excellent.

Produced by divine grace; influenced or controlled by the divine influence; as, gracious affections.

gracious Sentence Examples

  1. The gracious monarch extended a warm welcome to the visiting dignitaries.
  2. With graciousness, Emily offered to help her elderly neighbor with her groceries.
  3. The gracious host provided his guests with every comfort and convenience.
  4. Sarah's gracious acceptance of the award demonstrated her humility and gratitude.
  5. The gracious gesture of giving a small token of appreciation showed how much they cared.
  6. Despite the rude comments, he responded with gracious patience and understanding.
  7. The gracious forgiveness of the wronged person brought closure to the painful chapter.
  8. The gracious dance performance captivated the audience with its elegance and grace.
  9. The gracious surroundings of the old manor evoked a sense of tranquility and nostalgia.
  10. The gracious words of support lifted their spirits during the difficult time.

FAQs About the word gracious

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit, characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects, exhibiting court

polite, thoughtful,hospitable, affable, cordial, friendly, kindly, genial, courteous, neighborly

boorish, blunt, ungenial, unsociable, churlish, inhospitable, ungracious, abrupt, boorish, inhospitable

The gracious monarch extended a warm welcome to the visiting dignitaries.

With graciousness, Emily offered to help her elderly neighbor with her groceries.

The gracious host provided his guests with every comfort and convenience.

Sarah's gracious acceptance of the award demonstrated her humility and gratitude.