Gracious

Meaning

kind; courteous; generous;

Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially to someone of lower status.

Example Sentences

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

The hostess was very gracious to all her guests.

Example Expressions

gracious living

Synonyms

kind, courteous, polite, generous, considerate, elegant

Entry 1

kind, courteous, polite, generous

Entry 2

kind, courteous, polite, considerate, elegant

Antonyms

rude, ungracious, discourteous, unkind, harsh

Entry 1

rude, ungracious, discourteous

Entry 2

rude, unkind, harsh

Collocations

gracious host, gracious manner, gracious living, gracious smile, gracious gesture, gracious reply

Entry 1

gracious host, gracious manner, gracious living

Entry 2

gracious host, gracious smile, gracious gesture, gracious reply