1
as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a gracious host who goes out of his way to make every guest feel welcome
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as in pleasant
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a gracious innkeeper whose jokes and laughter made weary travelers feel right at home
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as in polite
showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners
he was a gracious man, habitually offering his seat on the bus to elderly women
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Recent Examples of gracious
Percussion and a choir imbued the ballad with a pulse, and the gracious Warren quickly turned to clap for the singers at song’s end.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Jon Voigt was also very gracious and became part of my narrative.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
While Judge would surely be gracious about Raleigh beating his mark, the fact is that their teams were within a half-game of each other in the standings at the conclusion of play on Monday night.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The 63-year-old chef helms the kitchen at Vila Joya—the restaurant of a gracious boutique hotel in Portugal that shares its name—which earned one Michelin star in 1995 and a second in 1999.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2025
Jon Voigt was also very gracious and became part of my narrative.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
While Judge would surely be gracious about Raleigh beating his mark, the fact is that their teams were within a half-game of each other in the standings at the conclusion of play on Monday night.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracious
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As temperatures drop and outdoor conditions become less hospitable, pests start looking for warmth within our homes.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Enfield is a pleasant, unremarkable suburb of north London.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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It is paneled in dark wood, the chairs are heavy leather and the murmur of polite, intelligent conversation hangs in the air.—
Benjamin D. Summers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The result is a set of policies that has baffled some China experts, or at least raised questions about the president’s stance on America’s friendly rival.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Giving Wickham a nice holiday tan would be a bridge too far for the genteel world of Jane Austen.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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An amicable run-in with his ex-wife in this episode has the same thoughtful feeling.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her solution is to be thoughtful and focused on the right risks and opportunities.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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There’s no Nurse Ratched here, however, but there is the kindly Steve, who watches out for all of them, especially Shy, who is hiding a secret from the others.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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To that end, BALLS imagines a reality where the kindly Professor NPC who offers you a choice of three starter monsters is actually the one who created both the technology and normalized culture of trapping living things in spherical prisons.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Your liver also plays the very sweet role of regulating your blood sugar levels by releasing glucose and storing glycogen when appropriate.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Gracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracious. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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