graciousness
Americannoun
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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.
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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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Beneath the character’s flirtatious wiles, her powerful soprano brought steel to Blanche’s determination to live in her fantasy—a lost world of wealth and graciousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 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
It’s co-hosted by British multihyphenate producer and entrepreneur Charles Finch, who presides over the affair with the charm and graciousness that typifies the best hosts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
He values skill, graciousness, and intellect and detests wanton corruption — especially when it touches him or someone he cares about.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2025
When he told her who he was the Queen received him with the utmost graciousness and welcomed him and his company to her city.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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