gracious

/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/adjective

Polite, kind, and pleasant toward others.

Example sentence

“Even after losing the election, she gave a gracious speech thanking her opponent.”

A gracious loser accepts defeat without bitterness, the phrase where this word shines. 'Gracious living' means elegant comfort; 'Good gracious!' is a mild dated exclamation.

Related words

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