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gracious

Dictionary definition · gracious

adjective

  1. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit"gracious even to unexpected visitors"
  2. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects"our benignant king"
  3. exhibiting courtesy and politeness"a nice gesture"
  4. disposed to bestow favors"thanks to the gracious gods"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).