gracious

gra-cious · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially toward those of lower social status.

  2. 2.

    Showing divine grace; merciful.

  3. 3.

    Characterized by elegance and good taste.

  4. 4.

    (interjection) Used to express surprise or emphasis.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    good gracious — an exclamation of surprise
  • •
    gracious living — a comfortable and elegant lifestyle
  • •
    gracious me — an expression of mild surprise

Related words

Antonyms: discourteous, rude, ungracious
See also: courteous, grace, graceful
Synonyms: benevolent, courteous, kind, polite

Etymology

From Old French gracieus, from Latin gratiosus ("enjoying favor, agreeable"), from gratia ("grace, favor").