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Gracious

adjective

Characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit. "Gracious living" , "He bears insult with gracious good humor"

Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects. Synonym: benignant.

Exhibiting courtesy and politeness. Synonyms: courteous, nice.

Disposed to bestow favors.

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"Gracious" Quotes from Famous Books

... and its forest, Fontainebleau early became a noble and a gracious town, thanks to the proximity of the royal dwelling. In spite of the mighty scenes enacted within its walls, the palace has ever posed as one of the most placid and tranquil places of royal residence in ...

— Royal Palaces and Parks of France • Milburg Francisco Mansfield

... by one of his political friends that he used the same energy and force in deciding a small matter as a great one, and he alienated senators, congressmen, and other supporters by an unyielding disposition when no principle was involved. He did not possess the gracious quality of Lincoln, who yielded in small things that he might prevail in great ones. Yet for this quality of sturdy insistence on his own idea Cleveland has won admiration from a vast number of independent thinkers. ...

— Historical Essays • James Ford Rhodes

... "Gracious!" exclaimed Noddy, suddenly starting back in the utmost astonishment; for he had come to the conclusion, that if Ben would not speak about the fire, ...

— Work and Win - or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise • Oliver Optic

... that we shall have, but that we have it; that we have passed from death unto life. Christ Himself spoke those words. He does not say that we have any works to do, any penances to perform, but simply that we are to put faith in Him. The Church, I know, says differently; but there is a sweet and gracious meaning in those words which struck deep into my heart. I will stay and have ...

— The Golden Grasshopper - A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham • W.H.G. Kingston

... drinking, and nothing to sober us; so wouldn't your honour be so good as to favour us, the least little, just for a dram of brandy for our mate? We'd drink to your health, and remember your worship; but if you won't be gracious to us—well, we beg you ...

— A Sportsman's Sketches - Volume II • Ivan Turgenev

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