gracious

🇺🇸 /ˈɡreɪʃəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
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adjective
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kind and polite, especially to those with less power

She was gracious to everyone, even when she lost the game.

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showing a comfortable and elegant lifestyle

Their gracious home was filled with beautiful art and fine furniture.

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a polite way to describe royal people or their actions

The queen gave a gracious speech to welcome her guests.

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showing kindness and mercy

His gracious forgiveness helped heal old wounds.

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used to show surprise

Goodness gracious! I can't believe you did that!

translation

adj. kind and polite, especially to those with less power; showing a comfortable and elegant lifestyle; a polite way to describe royal people or their actions; showing kindness and mercy; used to show surprise