Meaning

adjective characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

adjective characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

adjective exhibiting courtesy and politeness

originFrom Middle English gracious, from Old French gracieus, from Latin gratiosus, from gratia (“esteem, favor”). See grace. Displaced native Old English hold (“gracious”). Doublet of gracioso and grazioso.

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