gracious
adjective
1. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
- gracious even to unexpected visitors
- gracious living
- he bears insult with gracious good humor
Similar word(s): friendly, elegant, graceful, refined, merciful, refined
2. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Similar word(s): kind, benignant
3. exhibiting courtesy and politeness
Similar word(s): polite, courteous, nice
4. disposed to bestow favors
- thanks to the gracious gods
Similar word(s): propitious
interjection
1. expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.