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
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
Karikó was gracious about my ignorance, and I was grateful for her graciousness.
From Salon • Oct. 9, 2023
Emma longed to know what Frank’s first opinion of Mrs. Elton might be; how he was affected by the studied elegance of her dress, and her smiles of graciousness.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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