gracious

Example Sentences

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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

And though the primary was frequently ugly, Crockett was gracious enough to quickly concede and endorse Talarico.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

"They were so gracious and wonderful and accepted me with open arms, it was really lovely to get to know everybody," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

Menounos was gracious and kept the conversation light as Malia, the family’s junior professor, earnestly pondered every question.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama