gracious

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English [edit]

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Etymology [edit]

From Middle English, from Old French gracieus, from Latin gratiosus, from gratia (esteem,favor). See grace. Displaced native Old English hold (gracious).

Pronunciation [edit]

Adjective [edit]

gracious (comparative more gracious, superlative most gracious)

  1. kind and warmly courteous
  2. tactful
  3. compassionate
  4. indulgent
  5. charming and graceful
  6. elegant and with good taste

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Interjection [edit]

gracious

  1. expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.