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" It was ingrained in me to be gracious."
Tory Burch

Meaning of "gracious" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF GRACIOUS

ˈɡreɪʃəs


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRACIOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gracious can act as an adjective and an exclamation.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES GRACIOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gracious!

Gracious was a British progressive rock band which existed from 1967 to 1971, and released two albums, Gracious! and This Is....

Definition of gracious in the English dictionary

The first definition of gracious in the dictionary is characterized by or showing kindness and courtesy. Other definition of gracious is condescendingly courteous, benevolent, or indulgent. Gracious is also characterized by or suitable for a life of elegance, ease, and indulgence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRACIOUS

burseraceous · camphoraceous · cichoraceous · cylindraceous · disgracious · droseraceous · lythraceous · ochraceous · oleraceous · onagraceous · ostraceous · papaveraceous · papyraceous · passifloraceous · piperaceous · ungracious · unveracious · veracious · voracious · zinziberaceous

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRACIOUS

grace cup · grace note · grace period · grace-and-favour · graceful · gracefully · gracefulness · graceless · gracelessly · gracelessness · Graces · gracile · gracileness · gracilis · gracility · graciosity · gracioso · graciously · graciousness · grackle

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRACIOUS

atrocious · audacious · auspicious · bodacious · bootylicious · conscious · delicious · efficacious · ferocious · luscious · malicious · precious · previous · self-conscious · spacious · specious · subconscious · suspicious · tenacious · unconscious · vicious

Synonyms and antonyms of gracious in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GRACIOUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «gracious» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «gracious» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF GRACIOUS

Find out the translation of gracious to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of gracious from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gracious» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

和蔼可亲的
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

elegante
570 millions of speakers
en

English

gracious
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

विनीत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كريمة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

милостив
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

gracioso
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

gracioso
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

charmant
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Gracioso
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

elegant
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

丁重な
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

상냥한
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Gracioso
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thanh tao
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

gracioso
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

Gracioso
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

gracioso
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

raffinato
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

łaskawy
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

милостивий
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

milostiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευχάριστος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

genadig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nådig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nådig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gracious

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRACIOUS»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of gracious
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «gracious».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gracious

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «GRACIOUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gracious.
1
Archibald Alexander
If you were not a sinful, polluted, helpless, and miserable creature, this Savior would not be suited to you, and you would not be comprehended in his gracious invitations to the children of men.
2
Alan Arkin
I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.
3
Tom Atkins
Jimmy Garner is a very gracious guy, as he was then and he is still today.
4
Johann Sebastian Bach
Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with His gracious presence.
5
Jakob Bohme
The sweet quality is set opposite to the bitter, and is a gracious, amiable, blessed and pleasant quality, a refreshing of the life, an allaying of the fierceness. It maketh all pleasant and friendly in every creature; it maketh the vegetables of the earth fragrant and of good taste, affording fair, yellow, white and ruddy colours.
6
Edward McKendree Bounds
Prayer is a specific divine appointment, an ordinance of Heaven, whereby God purposes to carry out His gracious designs on earth and to execute and make efficient the plan of salvation.
7
Tory Burch
It was ingrained in me to be gracious.
8
Linda Cardellini
I have sort of the career where, if you are a fan, you've been following me for a while, and you really like something that I've done, so meeting those people is always a really gracious experience.
9
Salmon P. Chase
And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of all mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
10
Valerie Cruz
Stephen Moyer is probably the most gracious, gifted actor that I've met. He's really intelligent. He has a real sensitivity to his character, to scenes, to scripts.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRACIOUS»

Discover the use of gracious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gracious and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Goodness Gracious: Recipes for Good Food and Gracious Living
Their fourth in a successful series of cookbooks, "Goodness Gracious" shines with heart and soul. This lavishly illustrated book combines easy-to-prepare recipes with tips designed to help readers lead a more positive life.
Roxie Kelley, Roxie Kelley and Friends, 2007
2
Gracious Christianity: Living the Love We Profess
This book not only serves as an introduction to or review of the basics of the Christian faith but also shows how true, Spirit-led Christianity is a force for peace, justice, and goodness in today's volatile and violent world.
Douglas Jacobsen, Rodney J. Sawatsky, 2006
3
Gracious Space, Second Edition: Working Together Better
Gracious Space is an environment in which creative thinking and learning can occur.
Patricia Hughes, Bill Grace, 2010
4
A Gracious and Compassionate God: Mission, Salvation and ...
In this new reading of Jonah, Daniel Timmer seeks to secure the book's ongoing relevance for biblical theology and for the spiritual life.
Daniel C. Timmer, 2011
5
O Gracious One: 150 Psalm-Inspired Prayers
Open this book of prayer when you need to be hertened or consoled, or to praise and thank God. Lift up your voice with these words, let them touch the deepest recesses of your heart and mind, and transform your life.
Sydney Condray, 2005
6
Brini Maxwell's Guide to Gracious Living: Tips, Tricks, ...
The domestic diva and host of The Brini Maxwell Show offers an entertaining and upbeat guide to gracious living that encompasses a host of tips, tricks, and ideas on decorating, fashion, cooking, entertaining, and housekeeping, covering ...
Brini Maxwell, 2005
7
Courageous Collaboration with Gracious Space: From Small ...
In our rapidly changing and phenomenally diverse communities and organizations, we have an immense need for courageous collaboration, overt compassion and the ability to imagine and create positive change.
Dale Nienow, Patricia Hughes, Karma Ruder, 2011
8
Pools And Spas: New Designs For Gracious Living
Of all the elements in nature, none is more life affirming than water.
Alan E. Sanderfoot, 2004
9
"The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious" (Qoh 10,12): ...
In this volume of collected papers, acknowledged authorities in Jewish Studies mark the milestones in the development of the Jewish religion from ancient times up to the present.
Mauro Perani, 2005
10
Gracious Me. . . Is Nothing Sacred
A priest, a Rabbi, and a minister are all discussing how hilarious this book is. Is nothing sacred any more? Not in this book.
Thomas F. Shubnell, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRACIOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gracious is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Omar Sharif: Celebs remember the Egyptian actor as 'dashing …
"A lovely gracious man! Always loved running into him! Gorgeous man!," said Morgan Fairchild, while Antonio Banderas called the Egyptian ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
2
Ridgewood News editorial: Thank your gracious hosts
Ridgewood News editorial: Thank your gracious hosts. July 10, 2015 Last updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 12:31 AM. The Ridgewood News. Print. Fourth of July ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
3
Tuesday's Morning Mashup: Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez gracious
Tuesday's Morning Mashup: Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez gracious despite All-Star snub. 07.07.15 at 8:03 am ET ... «WEEI.com, Jul 15»
4
Great and gracious, Kilian Jornet conquers Mount Marathon in …
Kilian Jornet approaches the finish line on Fourth Avenue in Sward. Jornet set a new record in the men's Mount Marathon race, finishing the ... «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
5
Wow House: 'Gracious' Brick Colonial in Rye
This 5,695-square-foot brick colonial is located on Lakeside Drive in Rye, and it boasts six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. It was built ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
6
Goodness gracious, success is in the box for this Aussie startup
GoodnessMe Box is the latest Australian startup offering a service that's achieved success in the United States, and is now emulating it here in ... «StartupSmart, Jul 15»
7
PNC Bank Canada Provides C$30MM ABL to Gracious Living …
Gracious Living Corporation is a manufacturer and major retail supplier of injection-molded resin products, including outdoor furniture and ... «ABL Advisor, Jul 15»
8
Employees 'gracious' parkers
“We have always been very gracious where we park,” she said. “We never park in front of (McCord's) doors. “When he asked us to move, we ... «Cody Enterprise, Jul 15»
9
Boy, 7, with autism attends first birthday party thanks to gracious
Because of his autism, 7-year-old Timothy Rhynold had never attended a birthday party. His mother, Tricia Rhynold, felt it better to keep ... «Today.com, Jul 15»
10
Gracious and spacious former rectory for €2.6m
Reached via a winding tree-lined avenue, it was the location that inspired Mitchel Barry to taken on the challenge of restoring Glanmire Rectory ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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