Associations to the word «Gracious»

Wiktionary

GRACIOUS, adjective. Kind and warmly courteous
GRACIOUS, adjective. Tactful
GRACIOUS, adjective. Compassionate
GRACIOUS, adjective. Indulgent, charming and graceful
GRACIOUS, adjective. Elegant and with good taste
GRACIOUS, adjective. Benignant
GRACIOUS, interjection. Expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

Dictionary definition

GRACIOUS, adjective. Characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit; "gracious even to unexpected visitors"; "gracious living"; "he bears insult with gracious good humor".
GRACIOUS, adjective. Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects; "our benignant king".
GRACIOUS, adjective. Exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture".
GRACIOUS, adjective. Disposed to bestow favors; "thanks to the gracious gods".

Wise words

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