gracious
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting graceOf, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace.
» She is a most gracious neighbor.
Она - весьма приятная соседка.
Meaning
11 sensesOf, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace.
Near-synonym: graceful (overlaps)
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace.
Kind and warmly courteous.
gütig, liebenswürdig, freundlich
Compassionate.
Indulgent.
Benignant.
Benevolent.
Charming.
Elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement).
The gracious movements of the figure skaters impressed the judges.
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.
Tactful.
Full of or exhibiting the grace of God (which can entail most of the preceding senses).
Near-synonym: blessed
a gracious plenty
Examples
30 sentencesShe is a most gracious neighbor.
ruОна - весьма приятная соседка.
Tom was really gracious.
Mary is gracious to everyone.
deMaria ist nett zu allen.
Tom was a gracious guide.
You're very gracious.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English gracious, from Old French gracieus, from Latin gratiosus, from gratiaFrom Middle English gracious, from Old French gracieus, from Latin gratiosus, from gratia (“esteem, favor”). See grace. Displaced native Old English hold (“gracious”). Doublet of gracioso and grazioso.
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Forms
more gracious, most gracious| Comparative | more gracious Lesson |
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| Superlative | most gracious Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form