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Definition of: gracious
(grā′shəs) adjective
1. Disposed to show grace or favor; full of kindness or love.
2. Courteous and condescending; kind; affable.
3. Possessing or exhibiting divine grace.
4. Obs. Happy; fortunate. See synonyms under BLAND, HUMANE, MERCIFUL, POLITE, PROPITIOUS. [<OF <L gratiosus <gratia favor]
—gra′cious·ly adverb
—gra′cious·ness noun
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