Definition of "gracious" []

• Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy. (adjective)
• Characterized by tact and propriety: responded to the insult with gracious humor. (adjective)
• Of a merciful or compassionate nature. (adjective)
• Condescendingly courteous; indulgent. (adjective)
• Characterized by charm or beauty; graceful. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "But, he actually went on to praise John McCain for giving what he called a gracious concession speech."
• ""I don't know whether I know how to give what you call gracious answers, doctor," said Mrs. Derrick pleasantly."
• ""There are teams that help other teams, even though in the finals they may be competing against one another, it's what we call gracious professionalism which is a core value," said Brig."