GRACIOUS


Meaning of GRACIOUS in English

1.

If you describe someone, especially someone you think is superior to you, as ~, you mean that they are very well-mannered and pleasant. (FORMAL)

She is a lovely and ~ woman.

= courteous

ADJ

2.

If you describe the behaviour of someone in a position of authority as ~, you mean that they behave in a polite and considerate way. (FORMAL)

She closed with a ~ speech of thanks.

ADJ

~ly

Hospitality at the Presidential guest house was ~ly declined.

ADV: ADV with v

3.

You use ~ to describe the comfortable way of life of wealthy people.

He drove through the ~ suburbs with the swimming pools and tennis courts.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

4.

Some people say good ~ or goodness ~ in order to express surprise or annoyance.

Good ~, look at that specimen will you?

EXCLAM feelings

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