gra·cious 
/ˈgreɪʃəs/ adjective
/ˈgreɪʃəs/ adjective [more gracious; most gracious] 1 : very polite in a way that shows respect
▪ It was very gracious [=kind, courteous] of him to offer us a place to stay. ▪ a gracious hostess ▪ Thank you for your gracious hospitality. 2 : having or showing the attractive things (such as charm, good taste, and comfort) that are associated with having a lot of money
▪ The magazine promotes gracious living. ▪ a gracious mansion 3 old-fashioned — used as an interjection to express mild surprise or for emphasis ▪ Gracious, I never expected to see you here! ▪ Good gracious, No. ▪ Goodness gracious, I hope it works.
▪ It was very gracious [=kind, courteous] of him to offer us a place to stay. ▪ a gracious hostess ▪ Thank you for your gracious hospitality.
▪ The magazine promotes gracious living. ▪ a gracious mansion
— gra·cious·ly adverb
▪ He graciously offered us a place to stay.
▪ He graciously offered us a place to stay.
— gra·cious·ness noun [noncount]
