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What is another word for Graciousness? – 243 Graciousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    generosity kindness courtesy politeness consideration thoughtfulness benevolence charity munificence liberality magnanimity gentleness affability amiability cordiality hospitality warmth friendliness congeniality geniality benevolence altruism philanthropy humanity compassion empathy tact diplomacy refinement elegance courtesy chivalry gallantry courtliness civility urbanity suavity gracious obliging accommodating helpful supportive generous charitable bighearted openhanded munificent bountiful lavish profuse unstinting ungrudging willing ready prompt courteous mannerly polite civilized cultured refined sophisticated suave debonair urbane cosmopolitan

    Meaning of Graciousness

    The primary meaning of the word "Graciousness" refers to the quality of being polite, kind, and generous.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being courteous and generous, showing kindness and consideration towards others
    • * Polite and generous behavior, showing respect and kindness towards others

    Etymology of Graciousness

    The word "Graciousness" originates from the Old French word "gracious", which is derived from the Latin word "gratiosus", meaning "pleasing" or "agreeable", and is related to the Latin word "gratia", meaning "favor" or "kindness"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe behavior that is pleasing, agreeable, and generous, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to politeness, courtesy, and kindness

    Example Uses

    • The graciousness of the host made the guests feel welcome and at ease
    • * Her graciousness and kindness towards others earned her great respect and admiration
    • * The company's graciousness in donating to charity was widely appreciated

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rudeness incivility discourtesy impoliteness unkindness cruelty harshness brutality coarseness vulgarity boorishness churlishness surliness gruffness brusqueness curtness abruptness bluntness tactlessness insensitivity callousness heartlessness mercilessness unfriendliness inhospitality coldness aloofness reserve stiffness formalness haughtiness arrogance hauteur condescension patronization

    Related Nouns

    courtesy politeness kindness generosity benevolence charity philanthropy hospitality warmth friendliness congeniality gentleness affability amiability cordiality elegance refinement culture sophistication suavity diplomacy tact consideration thoughtfulness respect regard esteem admiration appreciation gratitude

    Related Verbs

    give donate contribute bestow confer grant impart share offer provide help assist support aid alleviate comfort soothe calm placate appease please delight charm enchant fascinate captivate entertain amuse divert cheer gladden gratify satisfy obliging accommodate cater indulge pamper spoil coddle mollycoddle

    Related Adjectives

    polite courteous kind generous benevolent charitable philanthropic hospitable warm friendly congenial gentle affable amiable cordial elegant refined cultured sophisticated suave debonair urbane cosmopolitan considerate thoughtful respectful regardful esteemed admired appreciated grateful thankful obliging accommodating helpful supportive generous charitable bighearted openhanded munificent bountiful lavish profuse unstinting ungrudging willing ready prompt courteous mannerly civilized civilized cultivated polished refined discerning sensitive tactful diplomatic considerate thoughtful attentive solicitous concerned caring compassionate empathetic sympathetic humane humanitarian