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.