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/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/
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ˈɡɹeɪʃəs
Adjective
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace.
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Near-synonym: graceful (overlaps)
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Kind and warmly courteous.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Compassionate.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Indulgent.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Benignant.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Benevolent.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Charming.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement).
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The gracious movements of the figure skaters impressed the judges.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Magnanimous, without arrogance or complaint, benevolently declining to raise controversy or insist on possible prerogatives.
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The actress's gracious acceptance of being named only in the end credits allowed her character's appearance in the episode to remain a surprise.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Tactful.
Of, related to, full of, or exhibiting grace. Full of or exhibiting the grace of God (which can entail most of the preceding senses).
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Near-synonym: blessed
a gracious plenty
Interjection
Expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.
Adjective
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
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gracious even to unexpected visitors
gracious living
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he bears insult with gracious good humor
characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
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our benignant king
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
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a nice gesture
disposed to bestow favors
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thanks to the gracious gods