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graciousness

American  
[gray-shuhs-nis] / ˈgreɪ ʃəs nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being benevolent, courteous, and kind.

    Everyone who met him spoke of his graciousness and his effort to make sure that even the newest players felt like an important part of the team.

  2. the quality or state of being characterized by comfort, ease, or luxury.

    You'll delight in this charming hotel that embodies the pinnacle of graciousness and style.


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Etymology

Origin of graciousness

gracious ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )


Example Sentences

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Ms. Rose imbues Kyra with a warm graciousness but also a firm will.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

So by all means send them a thank-you note for their attendance, graciousness and generosity, if you have not done so already.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026

But a story in the Beverly Press said that with the closure, L.A. hadn’t just lost a good Mexican restaurant — it also “lost a swath of its graciousness, too.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

Karikó was gracious about my ignorance, and I was grateful for her graciousness.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2023

She admired his impeccable table manners and the graciousness of his smile.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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