Gracious: meaning, definitions and examples

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gracious

 

[ หˆษกreษชสƒษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in social interactions

marked by kindness and courtesy; characterized by elegance and beauty

Synonyms

charming, courteous, elegant, kind, polite.

Examples of usage

  • She was a gracious host, making sure all her guests were comfortable.
  • He received the award with a gracious smile on his face.
Context #2 | Adjective

in attitude or behavior

showing kindness and consideration towards others; having a pleasant or polite manner

Synonyms

civil, considerate, grateful, polite, thoughtful.

Examples of usage

  • Despite the difficult situation, she remained gracious and composed.
  • He thanked them in a gracious tone for their help.

Translations

Translations of the word "gracious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gracioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเค—เฅเคฐเคนเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gnรคdig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ramah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚askawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„ช้›…ใช (yลซga na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gracieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agraciado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zarif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์•„ํ•œ (uahhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุดูŠู‚ (rashiq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pลฏvabnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดvabnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜้›…็š„ (yลuyวŽ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ graciozen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพokkafullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะผะฑะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (eleganturi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™rif

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agraciado

Etymology

The word 'gracious' originated from the Latin word 'gratiosus', meaning 'full of thanks'. It entered the English language in the 13th century with the meaning 'filled with God's grace'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include qualities such as kindness, elegance, and politeness.

See also: disgrace, disgraced, disgraceful, disgracefully, grace, graceful, gracefully, gracefulness, ungraceful, ungracefully, ungracefulness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,804 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.