as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a bachelor who has a reputation for being well-disposed, especially towards the ladies
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Adjective
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From the gracious foyer to the expansive living room with horizonless views, every detail signals residential grandeur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Of all the Welk stars, the harmonizing Lennon Sisters have always been among the most gracious and congenial.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is in full bloom, and water excursions like kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling are also especially pleasant at this time of year, even if the water’s a bit chilly, at least to natives.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Having a set time to do individual work has been nice.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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The idea, from the very beginning, was to ease viewers into a new day with amiable hosts who covered the news, cracked jokes and fit right into viewers’ at-home routines.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the Palisades fire, which destroyed thousands of homes and left 12 people dead, showed things weren’t always amiable behind the scenes.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Well-disposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-disposed. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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