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Gracious

🔄 Synonyms of "Gracious"

14 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
benevolentHaving a disposition to do good.
goodnounOf a person or an animal:
refinednoun(of processes) Developed, improved.
courteousShowing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
propitiousFavorable; advantageous.
elegantnounCharacterised by or exhibiting elegance.
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
niceverb(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
benignant(now rare) Kind; gracious; favorable.
beneficentGiven to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
gracefulHaving or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
mercifulShowing mercy.
urbaneOf a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.
politeverbWell-mannered, civilized.

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ungraciousNot gracious; unkind or cold-hearted.

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WordDefinition
benignant(now rare) Kind; gracious; favorable.
benevolentHaving a disposition to do good.
nice(chiefly informal) Pleasant, satisfactory.
mercifulnounShowing mercy.
gracefulHaving or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
politeWell-mannered, civilized.
urbaneOf a person (usually a man): having refined manners; courteous, polite, suave.
elegantCharacterised by or exhibiting elegance.
courteousShowing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
propitiousFavorable; advantageous.
beneficentGiven to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
goodOf a person or an animal:
refined(of processes) Developed, improved.
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
amiableFriendly; kind; sweet; gracious
gentleTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
cordialHearty; sincere; warm; affectionate.
generousWilling to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.
caringverb(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.
goodnessnoun(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.

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