gracious
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/adjective
Polite, kind, and pleasant toward others.
Example sentences
- “Even after losing the election, she gave a gracious speech thanking her opponent.”
- “Our gracious hosts insisted we stay for dinner.”
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.