transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgrā-shəs ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French gracieus, from Latin gratiosus enjoying favor, agreeable, from gratia
Date: 14th century
1.
a. obsolete : godly
b. archaic : pleasing , acceptable
2.
a. : marked by kindness and courtesy
a gracious host
b. : graceful
c. : marked by tact and delicacy : urbane
d. : characterized by charm, good taste, generosity of spirit, and the tasteful leisure of wealth and good breeding
gracious living
3. : merciful , compassionate — used conventionally of royalty and high nobility
• gra·cious·ly adverb
• gra·cious·ness noun
Synonyms:
gracious , cordial , affable , genial , sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse. gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration
the gracious award winner thanked her colleagues
cordial stresses warmth and heartiness
our host was cordial as he greeted us
affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals
though wealthy, she was affable to all
genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality
a genial companion with a ready quip
sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others
sociable people who enjoy entertaining