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gracious

Adjective

IPA /ˈɡreɪʃəs/

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Kind and polite in the way you treat other people, making them feel respected and comfortable in your company.

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gracious/ˈɡreɪʃəs/

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Our gracious host made everyone feel welcome, including the unexpected guests.
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Word origin

Through Old French from Latin gratiosus, meaning amiable, based on gratia, meaning grace.

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Graciously is the adverb; graciousness is the noun for this quality.

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