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gracious

🇬🇧 UK/'greiʃәs/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Kind, polite, and warmly courteous; showing charm and generosity of spirit.

亲切的,和蔼的,慈善的

interj.

An exclamation expressing surprise or mild shock.

(表示惊讶)天哪!哎呀!

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
gracigrace, favor, thanks, pleasing
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=gracious

Common Collocations

  • 1.gracious host热情好客的主人
  • 2.gracious attitude优雅的态度
  • 3.gracious living优雅的生活

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The gracious host made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.

  • 2.

    She accepted the criticism with a gracious attitude.

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