gracious
word
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/
GRAY-shuhs
/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
GRAY-shuhs
Definition
Gracious describes someone who is kind, polite, and warm in the way they behave toward others. It can also describe accepting something or responding in a calm, generous way.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in fairly formal or polished English. Common patterns include 'be gracious to someone', 'a gracious host', and 'gracious in defeat'. It suggests elegance and generosity, not just basic politeness.
Spanish: amable - cortésPortuguese (BR): gentil - cortêsPortuguese (PT): amável - cortêsChinese (Simplified): 亲切的 - 有礼貌的Chinese (Traditional): 親切的 - 有禮貌的Hindi: दयालु - शिष्टArabic: لطيف - كريم الأخلاقBengali: উদার - সৌজন্যপূর্ণRussian: великодушный - любезныйJapanese: 丁寧な - 思いやりのあるVietnamese: hào hiệp - tử tế - lịch thiệpKorean: 자비로운 - 친절한Turkish: nazik - zarifUrdu: شفیق - مہربانIndonesian: ramah - murah hati
Example Sentences
Our teacher was very gracious to the new students.
basic
He gave a gracious smile and opened the door.
basic
She was gracious even after losing the game.
basic
Thanks for being so gracious about the mistake.
natural
The host was gracious, making sure everyone felt welcome.
natural
She made a gracious apology and tried to fix the problem right away.
natural