gracious

Describes a person who is courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards those of lower social status.

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1. Kind and courteous B2 formal

   Showing kindness, courtesy, and good manners, especially towards others.

   • She was a gracious host who made everyone feel welcome.
   • He gave a gracious speech thanking his supporters.
   • The queen offered a gracious smile to the crowd.

   ruЛюбезныйesamable y cortésfraimable et courtoisdeGütig und höflichptGentil e cortêszh亲切有礼arلطيف ومهذب

   Sinónimos: affablebenevolentcivilconsideratecordialcourteousgenialkindobligingpolite

   Antónimos: churlishdiscourteousdisrespectfulill-manneredimpoliteinconsideraterudesurlyuncivilunkind

2. Merciful or forgiving B2 formal

   Showing mercy, compassion, or forgiveness, especially in a position of power.

   • The judge was gracious in his sentencing, showing leniency.
   • She was gracious enough to forgive his mistake.
   • The king was known for his gracious treatment of prisoners.

   ruМилосердныйesMisericordioso o indulgentefrClément, miséricordieuxdeBarmherzigptMisericordiosozh仁慈的arالرحيم الغفور

   Sinónimos: clementcompassionateforgivinghumanelenientmagnanimousmerciful

   Antónimos: cruelmercilesspitilessruthlessunforgivingvengeful

3. Elegant and refined C1 formal

   Characterized by elegance, charm, and a sense of beauty.

   • The ballroom had a gracious and luxurious atmosphere.
   • Her gracious mannerisms captivated the audience.
   • The architecture of the palace is both grand and gracious.

   ruЭлегантный и утончённыйesElegante y refinadofrÉlégant et raffinédeElegant und kultiviertptElegante e refinadozh优雅而精致的arأنيق ومُهذَّب

   Sinónimos: cultivatedelegantgracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antónimos: awkwardclumsygracelessinelegantungainly

• more gracious comparative form
• most gracious superlative form