The meaning of Gracious

adjective

Well meaning and kindly.

Usage examples:

He was something of a benevolent despot

adjective

Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding

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Courteous and gallant, especially towards women (typically used of a man or his behaviour).

Usage examples:

Shall i be chivalrous and offer you my coat?

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(of men) very polite and kind toward women

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Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.

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Civil aviation

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Of or relating to the ordinary people of a country, rather than members of religious organizations or the military

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These helicopters are for rescue and other civil use., we were married in a civil ceremony., civil …

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Relating to legal disagreements between people or businesses, rather than criminal activities

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Civil action/lawsuit/case, etc. the chapter 11 action suspended a civil trial in which two plaintif…

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At an advanced stage of social and cultural development.

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A civilized society

verb

Bring (a place or people) to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced.

Usage examples:

Both countries feel they have a mission to civilize the world

adjective

Having a well-developed way of life and social systems

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“a civilized society allows for tolerance,” he said., civilized behavior, a civilized vacation

adjective

(of weather) mild.

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It is a very clement day

adjective

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

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I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds

adjective

Careful not to inconvenience or harm others.

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She was unfailingly kind and considerate

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Caring about and respectful of others

Usage examples:

He is always a kind and considerate host.

adjective

Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.

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She was courteous and obliging to all

adjective

Polite and showing respect

Usage examples:

The ticket clerk was courteous and helpful.

adjective

In keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.

Usage examples:

Charlotte gave david a decorous kiss

adjective

Behaving politely and in a controlled way

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His manner, as ever, was decorous.

adjective

Of or concerning diplomacy.

Usage examples:

Diplomatic relations with britain were broken

adjective

Relaxed and not easily upset or worried

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An easy-going attitude/manner, a friendly, easy-going type of guy

adjective

Patient and restrained.

Usage examples:

He proved to be remarkably forbearing whenever i was impatient or angry

verb

Politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.

Usage examples:

He modestly forbears to include his own work

adjective

Patient and forgiving

Usage examples:

The minister praised what he called her "kind and forbearing nature".

adjective

Ready and willing to forgive.

Usage examples:

Taylor was in a forgiving mood

verb

Stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.

Usage examples:

I'll never forgive david for the way he treated her

adjective

Chivalrous, courteous, or honourable.

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His gentlemanly behaviour

adjective

Having or showing compassion or benevolence.

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Regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals

adjective

Showing kindness, care, and sympathy toward others, esp. those who are suffering

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She felt it was more humane to kill the injured animal quickly than to let it suffer.

adjective

Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.

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Groups sending humanitarian aid

noun

A person who seeks to promote human welfare.

Usage examples:

My thanks go to those aforementioned humanitarians in the town, the skilled hospital staff and, esp…

adjective

Involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering

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Humanitarian aid in the form of food supplies, she was regarded by many as a compassionate humanita…

noun

A group of people or things having similar characteristics.

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All kinds of music

adjective

Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.

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She was a good, kind woman

Having a tender and considerate and helpful nature

adjective

(of a person) showing a lot of care and kindness for other people

adverb

In a kind manner.

Usage examples:

‘never mind,’ she said kindly

adjective

Kind, warm-hearted, or gentle.

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He was a quiet, kindly man

adjective

(of a person) having a character that is generous, helpful, and caring about other people

Usage examples:

A kindly man, they treated me kindly.

adjective

Appropriate for or typical of a well-bred, decorous woman or girl.

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Her antics were considered very undignified by her ladylike peers

adjective

Suitable for a lady

Usage examples:

There are some things i won’t talk about because it’s not ladylike.

adjective

(of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected.

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In the view of the court the sentence was too lenient

adjective

Not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected

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Some felt that five years in prison was lenient, considering the suffering he had caused., the defe…

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Willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.

Usage examples:

They have liberal views on divorce

noun

A supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare.

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Are we dealing with a polarization between liberals and conservatives?

adjective

Allowing many different types of beliefs or behavior

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A liberal society/person, a liberal policy/position, some merchants offer very liberal return polic…

adjective

Showing or exercising mercy.

Usage examples:

William did not believe in being merciful to those who fought against him

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Showing or giving forgiveness

adjective

Kind and forgiving

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Judges are sometimes more merciful than a jury.

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Not severe, serious, or harsh.

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Mild criticism

noun

A kind of dark beer not strongly flavoured with hops.

Usage examples:

They still brew a delicious dark mild which is one of my favourite drinks.

adjective

Willing to do a service or kindness; helpful.

Usage examples:

One of the most obliging stewards

verb

Make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.

Usage examples:

Doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery

adjective

Willing or eager to help

Usage examples:

An obliging neighbor helped her shovel the snow., she obligingly offered us a lift.

adjective

Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Usage examples:

Be patient, your time will come

noun

A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.

Usage examples:

Many patients in the hospital were more ill than she was

noun

A person who is receiving medical care, esp. in a hospital, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary

adjective

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behaviour.

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A permissive parent

adjective

Feeling or showing sorrow for someone's misfortunes, often with an implication of disdain or mild contempt.

Usage examples:

He gave her a pitying look

verb

Feel sorrow for the misfortunes of.

Usage examples:

I could see from their faces that they pitied me

verb

Present participle of pity

Usage examples:

I pity anyone who's never been in love., he's deeply unhappy, and more to be pitied than criticized…

adjective

Having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

Usage examples:

They thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so

adjective

Behaving in a way that is socially correct and shows respect for other people’s feelings

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She was too polite to point out my mistake., he politely asked them to leave., with unfailing polit…

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Kind and willing to help other people

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Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.

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She was sympathetic towards staff with family problems

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Showing, esp. by what you say, that you understand and care about someone’s problems or suffering

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He suffers from back trouble too, so he was sympathetic., we are sympathetic to that point of view …

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Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

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They need a tactful word of advice

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Careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone

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Mentioning his baldness wasn't very tactful.

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Very kind and showing a lot of sympathy

adjective

Absorbed in or involving thought.

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Brows drawn together in thoughtful consideration

adjective

Tending to think seriously about things

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You’re looking very thoughtful – what’s on your mind?, "oh, how thoughtful of you," dina said, open…

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Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviour that one does not necessarily agree with.

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We must be tolerant of others

adjective

Having the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties

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Some grasses are very tolerant of drought., working with young people helps me be a little more tol…

adjective

Kind and affectionate

Usage examples:

He was a warm-hearted man who helped me when i needed a friend.