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Meaning of gracious
The primary meaning of "gracious" is showing kindness, courtesy, and generosity.
Etymology of gracious
The word "gracious" has its roots in the Old French word "gracius," which is derived from the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor, charm, or thanks, and is also related to the Latin word "gratus," meaning pleasing or welcome.
Synonyms
generous
kind
courteous
polite
considerate
thoughtful
benevolent
charitable
hospitable
obliging
accommodating
affable
genial
warm
friendly
gentle
mannerly
refined
civilized
cultured
elegant
sophisticated
urbane
humane
sympathetic
tolerant
lenient
merciful
benign
cordial
warmhearted
amiable
pleasant
agreeable
delightful
charming
winsome
attractive
engaging
gracious
courteous
chivalrous
gallant
decent
respectable
honorable
noble
dignified
majestic
stately
imposing
impressive
respectful
reverent
deferential
complaisant
complacent
pleasant
affable
amicable
sociable
gregarious
convivial
congenial
Definitions
- (of a person) pleasant, polite, and generous
- * (of a thing) pleasantly attractive or pleasing
- * (of an act) kindly and generously given
Usage Examples
- The host was very gracious and made sure all the guests felt welcome.
- * She was a gracious winner, praising her opponents and thanking the judges.
- * The hotel room had a gracious view of the city skyline.
Antonyms
rude
impolite
inconsiderate
thoughtless
unkind
harsh
cruel
mean
unfriendly
ungenerous
selfish
arrogant
haughty
dismissive
condescending
curt
brusque
gruff
abrasive
rough
unrefined
uncivilized
coarse
crude
tactless
insensitive
unfeeling
unemotional
cold
distant
aloof
standoffish
unfriendly
uncooperative
unhelpful
unsympathetic
uncharitable
intolerant
strict
severe
stern
unyielding
merciless
unrelenting