Gracious

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Alternative forms

• gratious obsolete

Origin

From Middle English, from Old French gracieus (""), from Latin gratiosus, from gratia ("esteem,favor"). See grace (""). Displaced native Old English hold ("gracious").

Full definition of gracious

Adjective

1. kind and warmly courteous
2. tactful
3. compassionate
4. indulgent
5. charming and graceful
6. elegant and with good taste
7. benignant

Derived terms

• graciousness

Interjection

1. expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.