1. (

• gracious

) characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit; "gracious even to unexpected visitors"; "gracious living"; "he bears insult with gracious good humor" ;

2. (

• benignant ,
• gracious

) characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects; "our benignant king" ;

3. (

• courteous ,
• gracious ,
• nice

) exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture" ;

4. (

• gracious

) disposed to bestow favors; "thanks to the gracious gods" ;