gracious
Example Sentences
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Weintraub’s being so gracious, and Wiatt’s apparently my best bud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"I just wish I could be that person, and be gracious and effortless," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“The gracious primary suite offers a luxurious private retreat with tranquil views overlooking the lush grounds,” the listing describes.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“I think that united us even more,” said winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh, who spoke eloquently in English postmatch, a gracious statesman in Adidas sneakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
When it comes to survival, there are harsh rules that go against the niceties of gracious living.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing gracious
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The Emancipation Proclamation (1862)
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