Kind, polite, and generous in the way you treat other people, especially to those of lower status.
From Latin 'graciosus' derived from 'gratia' meaning grace, favor, or kindness. The word has meant showing courtesy and favor since medieval times.
The root 'gratia' is the same root as 'gratitude' and 'grateful'—so a gracious person is literally someone full of gratitude and grace, which is why we associate them with both kindness and elegance!
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