😊gracious

adjective
/ˈɡreɪʃəs/

Meaning

Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially to someone of lower status.
kind; courteous; generous;

Example Sentences

The hostess was very gracious to all her guests.

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

Example Expressions

gracious living

Synonyms

kind, courteous, polite, considerate, elegant, generous
Entry 1
kind, courteous, polite, considerate, elegant
Entry 2
kind, courteous, polite, generous

Antonyms

rude, unkind, harsh, ungracious, discourteous
Entry 1
rude, unkind, harsh
Entry 2
rude, ungracious, discourteous

Collocations

gracious host, gracious smile, gracious gesture, gracious reply, gracious manner, gracious living
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gracious host, gracious smile, gracious gesture, gracious reply
Entry 2
gracious host, gracious manner, gracious living

Related Vocabularies

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Too difficult or unpleasant to endure.
Relating to ecology or the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations

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