Graciousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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graciousness
[ ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs ]
showing kindness
The quality of being courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards others. It is characterized by warmth, friendliness, and a willingness to help others.
Synonyms
consideration, courtesy, kindness, politeness
Examples of usage
- She greeted everyone with graciousness and a smile.
- Her graciousness towards the new employees created a welcoming atmosphere.
elegance and refinement
Elegance and refinement in appearance, manner, or style. It is often associated with grace, sophistication, and charm.
Synonyms
charm, elegance, refinement, sophistication
Examples of usage
- The ballroom was decorated with a touch of graciousness.
- He carried himself with an air of graciousness and poise.
Translations
Translations of the word "graciousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 graça
- elegância
- cortesia
🇮🇳 अनुग्रह
- कृपा
- शालीनता
🇩🇪 Anmut
- Höflichkeit
- Gnade
🇮🇩 kelembutan
- sopan santun
- kemurahan hati
🇺🇦 грація
- ввічливість
- милість
🇵🇱 gracja
- uprzejmość
- łaska
🇯🇵 優雅
- 礼儀正しさ
- 恵み
🇫🇷 grâce
- élégance
- courtoisie
🇪🇸 gracia
- elegancia
- cortesía
🇹🇷 zerafet
- nezaket
- lütuf
🇰🇷 우아함
- 예의
- 은혜
🇸🇦 نعمة
- أناقة
- مجاملة
🇨🇿 půvab
- zdvořilost
- milost
🇸🇰 pôvab
- zdvorilosť
- milosť
🇨🇳 优雅
- 礼貌
- 恩惠
🇸🇮 milina
- vljudnost
- milost
🇮🇸 þokki
- kurteisi
- náð
🇰🇿 әсемдік
- сыпайылық
- мейірім
🇬🇪 მშვენიერება
- თავაზიანობა
- მადლი
🇦🇿 zəriflik
- nəzakət
- lütf
🇲🇽 gracia
- elegancia
- cortesía
Word origin
The word 'graciousness' originated from the Middle English word 'gracious', which came from the Old French word 'gracios'. It ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'gratiosus', meaning 'full of thanks' or 'kind'. The concept of graciousness has been valued throughout history as a virtue associated with nobility, kindness, and elegance.
See also: graciously, ungracious.