Gracious Meaning
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjkind and warmly courteous
adjtactful
Sentence Examples
It was gracious of you to accept.
The queen was gracious enough to invite us.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The host was very ____ to all the unexpected guests.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The host was very ____, making sure that all of his guests felt welcome and comfortable in his home.
Word Origin & History
From 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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CEFR Practice Quiz
The host was very ____ to all the unexpected guests.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The host was very ____, making sure that all of his guests felt welcome and comfortable in his home.