gracious
/ˈɡreɪʃəs/
adjective
- Polite, kind, and pleasant, especially toward people of lower social status.
- The host was gracious, making sure every guest felt welcome.
- She gave a gracious smile to the waiter who had spilled water on the table.
- Even after losing the election, the candidate offered a gracious concession speech.
- Characterized by elegance, comfort, and good taste.
- They lived in a gracious old mansion with high ceilings and large windows.
- The hotel's gracious lobby was decorated with fresh flowers and antique furniture.
- She moved through the ballroom with a gracious, unhurried manner.
- Used as an exclamation of surprise or mild emotion (often in 'good gracious' or 'gracious me').
- Gracious me, I didn't see you standing there!
- Good gracious, is it really that late already?
- Oh my gracious, that thunder was so loud!
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