Meaning & use
gracious
Kind, courteous, and pleasant, especially toward people of lower status or in a difficult situation.
See it in a sentence
Our host was gracious enough to let us stay an extra night when our flight was cancelled.
She gave a gracious speech thanking everyone who had supported her campaign.
A note on using this word
"Gracious" often implies warmth combined with good manners, especially when someone could have acted less kindly.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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