graciousness

graciousness
gracious ► ADJECTIVE 1) courteous, kind, and pleasant. 2) showing the elegance and comfort associated with high social status or wealth. 3) (in Christian belief) showing divine grace.
► EXCLAMATION ▪ expressing polite surprise.
DERIVATIVES graciously adverb graciousness noun.

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