| English adjective: gracious | |||
| 1. | gracious characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit | ||
| Samples | Gracious even to unexpected visitors. Gracious living. He bears insult with gracious good humor. | ||
| Similar | elegant, graceful, merciful, refined | ||
| See also | friendly, refined | ||
| Antonyms | ungracious | ||
| 2. | gracious characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects | ||
| Samples | Our benignant king. | ||
| Synonyms | benignant | ||
| Similar | kind | ||
| Antonyms | unkind | ||
| 3. | gracious exhibiting courtesy and politeness | ||
| Samples | A nice gesture. | ||
| Synonyms | courteous, nice | ||
| Similar | polite | ||
| Antonyms | impolite | ||
| 4. | gracious disposed to bestow favors | ||
| Samples | Thanks to the gracious gods. | ||
| Similar | propitious | ||
| Antonyms | unpropitious | ||