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.
Other Word Forms
- nongraciousness noun
- overgraciousness noun
Etymology
Origin of graciousness
Example Sentences
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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
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
In a capital packed with bloviators and arm-twisters, Jackson maintains an equipoise of soft-spoken graciousness, combining intellectual clarity with iron resolve.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024
“This is a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest,” Weah said in his concession speech late Friday.
From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023
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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