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gracious
adjective
disposed to bestow favors
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ˈɡɹeɪʃəs
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adjective
disposed to bestow favors
“thanks to the gracious gods”
adjective
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
“a nice gesture”
adjective
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
“gracious even to unexpected visitors”
adjective
characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
“our benignant king”
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thanks to the gracious gods
a nice gesture
gracious even to unexpected visitors
gracious living
he bears insult with gracious good humor
our benignant king
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