gracious
/ˈɡɹeɪʃəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
kind and warmly courteous
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
tactful
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.
Interjection
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gracious” mean?
kind and warmly courteous
Is “gracious” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.