graciousness
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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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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
His graciousness even extended to the treatment of wooden water tanks, which he often wrapped in masonry to give them the appearance of little temples—much nicer to look at from the street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
A permanent fixture in the top 10 of the world rankings between 2013-2022, Thompson is known for her aggressive and powerful style of play on the course and her graciousness towards fans off it.
From BBC ● May 28, 2024
Not when her openness hasn’t always been met with graciousness or kindness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
Lawrence tendered his congratulations to Fermi via Segre, who was now in residence at the Rad Lab and who observed that despite Ernest’s graciousness, he was “clearly disappointed.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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