gracious
adjectiveUK /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
US /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
Being kind and polite to other people.
Our gracious host welcomed every guest with a warm smile.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Showing elegance and good taste, often in a luxurious way.
They live in a gracious old house with a lovely garden.
3. Used to express surprise or mild annoyance.
Good gracious, I forgot my keys again!
4. Showing forgiveness and mercy toward others.
The king was gracious and let the prisoner go free.