gracious

• Décrit une personne polie, aimable et agréable, surtout envers ceux qui sont d'un rang social inférieur, ou qui fait preuve de bienveillance et de courtoisie.

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

1. Kind and courteousB2formal

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

   aimable et courtois

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffablebenevolentcivilconsideratecordialcourteousgenialkindobligingpolite

   Antonymeschurlishdiscourteousdisrespectfulill-manneredimpoliteinconsideraterudesurlyuncivilunkind

2. Merciful or forgivingB2formal

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

   Clément, miséricordieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesclementcompassionateforgivinghumanelenientmagnanimousmerciful

   Antonymescruelmercilesspitilessruthlessunforgivingvengeful

3. Elegant and refinedC1formal

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

   Élégant et raffiné

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

   Synonymescultivatedelegantgracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedsuaveurbane

   Antonymesawkwardclumsygracelessinelegantungainly