What is "gracious" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "gracious": characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

Adjective

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

Meaning of "gracious": characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

Adjective

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

Meaning of "gracious": exhibiting courtesy and politeness

Adjective

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

Meaning of "gracious": disposed to bestow favors

Adjective

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

Synonyms:

cordial, genial, accommodating, amiable, courteous, congenial, compassionate, polite, approachable, courtly, hospitable, well-mannered, good-natured, affable, considerate, friendly, sociable, loving, amicable, beneficent, benevolent, benign, big-hearted, bland, charitable, chivalrous, civil, complaisant, easy, forthcoming, gallant, indulgent, lenient, merciful, mild, obliging, pleasing, stately, suave, tender, unctuous, urbane, benignant, bonhomous, good-hearted,

Antonyms:

aloof, indifferent, unfriendly, unsociable, irritable, hateful, surly, discourteous, impolite, uncivil, unmannerly, incompatible, uncongenial, disrespectful, sarcastic, unkind, cool, disagreeable, cold, mean, rude, unrefined, nasty, severe, ungiving, ungracious, vulgar,