Definitions for gracious

Overview of adj gracious

The adj gracious has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) gracious

(characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit; "gracious even to unexpected visitors"; "gracious living"; "he bears insult with gracious good humor")

2. benignant, gracious

(characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects; "our benignant king")

3. courteous, gracious, nice

(exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture")

4. gracious

(disposed to bestow favors; "thanks to the gracious gods")