English Dictionary
◊ GRACIOUS
gracious
adj 1: characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of
spirit; "gracious even to unexpected visitors";
"gracious living"; "he bears insult with gracious good
humor" [ant: {ungracious}]
2: doing or producing good [syn: {beneficent}, {benevolent}]
3: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a
king to his subjects; "our benignant king" [syn: {benignant}]
4: exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture" [syn: {courteous},
{nice}]
5: disposed to bestow favors; "thanks to the gracious gods"