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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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as in attentiveness
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
at this type of private school, young women would be taught upper-class graciousness
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as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
his graciousness and wit kept his fellow diners entertained throughout the meal
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Recent Examples of gracious
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 May 2025
More problematic than imposing on your gracious hospitality, ants can clog the nectar ports so hummingbirds can't access the nectar.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Still, the atmosphere was lively and warm, and the staff unfailingly gracious.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
The latter was important personally for Diller because its gracious depiction of homosexuality eased his own torment as one who hid his sexuality.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 May 2025
More problematic than imposing on your gracious hospitality, ants can clog the nectar ports so hummingbirds can't access the nectar.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Still, the atmosphere was lively and warm, and the staff unfailingly gracious.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracious
Adjective
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Inside, the floor plan proved more than hospitable.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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An installation at a Danish university campus employed these bricks to form wiggly pathways hospitable to marine life, which induce campus-goers to move in an undulating path and perhaps to think more like fish, said Christiansen in a video interview before the conference.—
Laura Rysman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Instead, Storm reached the bottom rope to a polite pop from Glendale.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Sometimes the threat of a fine can produce better results than a polite request.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Wilson completed a pass to Dee Eskridge, who made a nice one-handed catch with cornerback Kendall Sheffield in coverage.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Project confidence and act with thoughtful reflection.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While these fears may be well-founded, our response should not be to reject crypto altogether, but rather embrace thoughtful policies to mitigate risks, protect consumers, and promote transparency.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The kindly people on the other end had probably not yet been born when I was raped.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Eventually, Billy tries to warn the foster care headquarters, managed by a kindly woman named Wendy (Sally-Anne Upton), that Laura is trying to sabotage Billy.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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The classic Bronx is a full pour of gin, and about half that much of sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
31 May 2025
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Satisfy savory or sweet cravings with avocado toast or pastries, and grab a Reuben panini for the road.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Gracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracious. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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