gracious

Example Sentences

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While Fetterman was gracious to Mullin during his questioning, though, he was unusually coy about the status of his support.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

A thrifty sort, then—he acts as his own camera operator and prefers hardware-store lightbulbs to specialized equipment—and one gracious in acknowledging his co-workers of many years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

“The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Watts’ take on Jackie O doesn’t hit such heights, but the actor does, in some scenes, achieve a gracious splendor that does justice to her subject’s memory.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

“Goodness gracious, you have two whole days left,” said Aunt Pretty.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney