gracious
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/ adjective C1- Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. · Near-synonym: graceful (overlaps)
- Kind and warmly courteous.
- Compassionate.
- Indulgent.
- Benignant.
- Benevolent.
- Charming.
- Elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement). · The gracious movements of the figure skaters impressed the judges.
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Franz, who had mutely interrogated the countess, and received from her a gracious smile in token that he would be welcome, sought not to retard the gratification of Albert’s eager impatience, but began at once the tour of the house, closely followed by Albert, who availed himself of the few minutes required to reach the opposite side of the theatre to settle the height and smoothness of his collar, and to arrange the lappets of his coat.
“Gracious heavens, M.
“How much do I owe this gracious prince!
“Oh, gracious!” cried Dorothy.
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