gracious

[grey-shuhs] / ˈgreɪ ʃəs /

ADJECTIVE

kind, giving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodating affable amiable approachable compassionate congenial considerate cordial courteous courtly friendly genial good-natured hospitable loving polite sociable well-mannered

WEAK

amicable beneficent benevolent benign benignant big-hearted bland bonhomous charitable chivalrous civil complaisant easy forthcoming gallant good-hearted indulgent lenient merciful mild obliging pleasing stately suave tender unctuous urbane

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aloof cold cool disagreeable discourteous disrespectful hateful impolite incompatible indifferent irritable mean rude surly uncivil uncongenial unfriendly unmannerly unrefined unsociable

WEAK

nasty sarcastic severe ungiving ungracious unkind vulgar

Example Sentences

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Otherwise, an 18-20% tip is still considered standard for gracious and attentive service.

From The Wall Street Journal

Several of those interviewed recall a "cheeky" sense of humour and a man who was always gracious in defeat.

From BBC

"It was so vibrant and so alive. A reverent and gracious… and wonderful, wonderful energy," he said.

From BBC

“I thanked him via email several years ago and he was gracious and kind. I will miss him.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sourdough is nearly always a perfect choice, sturdy but gracious.

From Salon