What does gracious mean?
Gracious means kind and warmly courteous.
Gracious
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
kind and warmly courteous.
Definitions by Sense
- kind and warmly courteous
- tactful
- compassionate
- indulgent
- benignant
- full of grace; graceful; charming; elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement)
- magnanimous, without arrogance or complaint, benevolently declining to raise controversy or insist on possible prerogatives.
- Expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.
Example Sentences
The gracious movements of the figure skaters impressed the judges.
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.
Synonyms for gracious
Antonyms for gracious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more gracious
- most gracious
- gratious
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gracious?
Common synonyms include wow, benevolent, good, refined.
What is the opposite of gracious?
Possible antonyms include ungracious.
How do you use gracious in a sentence?
The gracious movements of the figure skaters impressed the judges.
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