gracious
adjective/ˈɡreɪʃəs/
Frequency rank: #6,907 most common English word
Meaning
Kind, polite, and pleasant, especially in a generous or courteous way.
Example sentence
The host was gracious enough to offer us tea and snacks as soon as we arrived.
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