Sekirov Dictionary

gracious

/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/

adjective 11
exclamation 1
forms 2
phrases 4

adjective11

kind, friendly and polite in a warm way toward others
Compassionate.
Benignant.
Benevolent.
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Magnanimous, without arrogance or complaint, benevolently declining to raise controversy or insist on possible prerogatives.
- The actress's gracious acceptance of being named only in the end credits allowed her character's appearance in the episode to remain a surprise.
Charming.
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Elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement).
- The gracious movements of the figure skaters impressed the judges.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace.
Tactful.
Indulgent.
Full of or exhibiting the grace of God (which can entail most of the preceding senses).

exclamation1

Expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.

forms

more gracious · most gracious

Phrases with gracious

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