Examples of “gracious” in a Sentence

adjective Warm, polite, and considerate toward others, especially in a way that shows good manners.

• Our host was gracious enough to let us stay an extra night.
• She was gracious in defeat, congratulating her opponent warmly.
• It was gracious of the winner to thank everyone who had helped her.

adjective Elegant and comfortable, often describing a lifestyle or surroundings.

• The old manor house was known for its gracious living.
• They moved to a gracious old townhouse with high ceilings and a quiet garden.
• The hotel offers gracious surroundings and a calm, comfortable place to relax.

interjection Used to express surprise, shock, or mild frustration.

• Good gracious!" she exclaimed when she saw the mess.
• Gracious me, is that the time already?" said my aunt.
• Goodness gracious, you gave me a fright," he laughed, clutching his chest.