Definition Synonyms
Definition of gracious - Reverso English Dictionary
Interjection
- Gracious! I didn't expect that.
Adjective
1.
kindnesskind and warmly courteous
- She gave a gracious welcome to her guests.
2.
mannerstactful and considerate
- His gracious response diffused the tension.
3.
gracefulfull of grace and poise
- Her gracious movements captivated the audience.
4.
behaviormagnanimous without arrogance or complaint
- He was gracious in accepting the defeat.
Expressions with gracious
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used to express concern or worry
Oh my goodness gracious, are you okay?
expresses surprise or amazement in a mild way
Goodness gracious me, I didn't see that coming!
used to express surprise or shock
Good gracious, I didn't see that coming!
expresses great surprise or shock
Goodness gracious, I didn't see that coming!
exclamation of surprise or shock
Gracious goodness, what happened here?
used to express surprise or shock
Gracious me, I didn't see that coming!
with the kind approval of someone important
The event was held by gracious permission of the mayor.
reacts to unexpected or astonishing news humorously
Golly gracious, you really did eat the whole cake!
requesting divine mercy for a person
The priest whispered, 'Lord be gracious unto him,' during the blessing.
Origin of gracious
Latin, gratiosus (kind, pleasing)
Terms with gracious included in their meaning
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gracious loser
someone who behaves graciously when losing or facing difficulties
compassion kindness
be sufficiently compassionate or gracious to do something kind
character
having a gracious or benevolent nature
manner
the quality of being bland and gracious
behavior
gracious and courteous in behavior
act
kind or gracious act
generosity
given or granted in a gracious manner
Examples of gracious in a sentence
Gracious, I never thought they'd agree to the plan. His gracious response to criticism was appreciated. The host was gracious in accommodating all the guests. She was gracious in accepting the unexpected gift. The gracious host made everyone feel at home. The dancer made a gracious turn across the stage.
Despite her age, she had a gracious, poised walk. She gave a gracious nod to her opponent. The host was gracious in accommodating all guests.
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- French:mon Dieu, chaleureux, ...
- German:Ach du meine Güte, gnädig, ...
- Italian:Perbacco, cordiale, ...
- Spanish:¡Dios mío!, cálido, ...
- Portuguese:valha-me Deus, amável, ...
- Chinese:天哪, 亲切的, ...
- Japanese:まあ, 親切な, ...
- Arabic:يَا إِلٰهِي, لَطِيف, ...
- Hebrew:רַחֲמָנָא לִצְלָן, אָדִיב, ...
- Russian:Боже, радушный, ...
- Ukrainian:от тобі й раз, ласкавий, ...
- Hindi:अरे बाप रे, सौम्य, ...
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