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gracious

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gracious in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
    "our benignant king"
    benignant  gracious 
  2. exhibiting courtesy and politeness
    "a nice gesture"
    courteous  gracious  nice 
  3. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
    "gracious even to unexpected visitors"; "gracious living"; "he bears insult with gracious good humor"
    gracious 
  4. disposed to bestow favors
    "thanks to the gracious gods"
    gracious 
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