Cool MateMeaning of Gracious
Showing kindness, courtesy, and tact, especially in challenging situations.
In simple words: Being kind and polite to others.
Gracious in a sentence
- Despite the criticism, she remained gracious in her response.
- The gracious host made everyone feel welcome at the party.
- He accepted the award with a gracious smile.
- Her gracious admission of mistakes impressed the audience.
- The gracious gesture helped to mend their friendship.
How to use Gracious
Use 'gracious' to describe someone who is kind and forgiving, especially in formal contexts or when speaking about someone's behavior. It may not be appropriate in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a gracious host - they are always polite and welcoming.
Related words
Collocations with Gracious
- gracious behavior
- gracious host
- gracious welcome
- gracious acceptance
Opposites of Gracious
- rude
- unkind
- disgraceful
Common mistakes with Gracious
- Confused with 'grateful', which has a different meaning.
- Sometimes used to describe casual acts of kindness, which is too informal.
Gracious appears in
Gracious in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متعاون
كونك لطيفًا ومهذبًا مع الآخرين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দয়ালু
অন্যদের প্রতি দয়ালু এবং ভদ্র হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Gütig, Anmutig
Nett und höflich zu anderen sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Amable
Ser amable y educado con los demás.
- Persianفارسی
با محبت، با ادب
مهربان و مودب بودن به دیگران.
- FrenchFrançais
Gracieux, Aimable, Courtois
Être gentil et poli avec les autres.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दयालु
दूसरों के प्रति दयालु और विनम्र होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Gentile, Cortese
Essere gentili e educati con gli altri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Gracious
Ser gentil e educado com os outros.
- RussianРусский
Милостивый, любезный
Быть добрым и вежливым к другим.
- Urduاردو
شفیق، مہربان، خوش اخلاق
دوسروں کے ساتھ مہربان اور شائستہ ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
亲切的，和蔼的，优雅的
对别人好，有礼貌。
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Frequently asked questions about Gracious
What does Gracious mean?
Being kind and polite to others.
What is the definition of Gracious?
Showing kindness, courtesy, and tact, especially in challenging situations.
How do you use Gracious in a sentence?
Despite the criticism, she remained gracious in her response.
Can you give another example of Gracious?
The gracious host made everyone feel welcome at the party.
What are synonyms for Gracious?
Common alternatives include courteous, kind, elegant, generous, civil.
What is the opposite of Gracious?
Opposite meanings include rude, unkind, disgraceful.
What words go with Gracious?
It commonly pairs with gracious behavior, gracious host, gracious welcome, gracious acceptance.
What are common mistakes when using Gracious?
Confused with 'grateful', which has a different meaning. Sometimes used to describe casual acts of kindness, which is too informal.
How do you pronounce Gracious?
US: //ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs//, UK: //ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Gracious formal or informal?
"Gracious" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Gracious?
Use 'gracious' to describe someone who is kind and forgiving, especially in formal contexts or when speaking about someone's behavior. It may not be appropriate in casual conversations.