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- [grey-shuh s]
- /ˈgreɪ ʃəs/
- /ˈɡreɪ.ʃə.snəs/
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- [grey-shuh s]
- /ˈgreɪ ʃəs/
Definitions of graciousness word
- adjective graciousness pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous. 1
- adjective graciousness characterized by good taste, comfort, ease, or luxury: gracious suburban living; a gracious home. 1
- adjective graciousness indulgent or beneficent in a pleasantly condescending way, especially to inferiors. 1
- adjective graciousness merciful or compassionate: our gracious king. 1
- adjective graciousness Obsolete. fortunate or happy. 1
- noun graciousness The state of being gracious. 1
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Origin of graciousness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English gracious < Old French < Latin grātiōsus amiable, equivalent to grāti(a) grace + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Graciousness
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graciousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
graciousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for graciousness
noun graciousness
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
- civility — politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
- generosity — readiness or liberality in giving.
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
Antonyms for graciousness
noun graciousness
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
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