graciousness

Variant of gracious

gracious definition

gra·cious (grā′s̸həs)

adjective

  1. having or showing kindness, courtesy, charm, etc.
  2. merciful; compassionate
  3. indulgent or polite to those held to be inferiors
  4. characterized by the taste, luxury, and social ease associated with prosperity, education, etc. gracious living
  5. Archaic having pleasing qualities; attractive

Etymology: ME < OFr < L gratiosus, in favor, popular, kind < gratia: see grace

interjection

used to express surprise or dismay

Related Forms:

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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