gracious in Dutch

gracious in Dutch is barmhartig, medelijdend, meelevend — gracious means warm, polite, and considerate toward others, especially in a way that shows good manners.

gracious in Dutch

barmhartig

adj

medelijdend

adj

meelevend

adj

tactvol

adj

toegeeflijk

adj

hoffelijk

adj

kind and warmly courteous

vriendelijk

adj

kind and warmly courteous

elegant

adj

full of grace; graceful; charming; elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement)

gracieus

adj

full of grace; graceful; charming; elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement)

sierlijk

adj

full of grace; graceful; charming; elegant (in appearance, conduct, movement)

edelmoedig

adj

magnanimous, without arrogance or complaint, benevolently declining to raise controversy or insist on possible prerogatives.

grootmoedig

adj

magnanimous, without arrogance or complaint, benevolently declining to raise controversy or insist on possible prerogatives.

What does "gracious" mean?

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."
adjective Elegant and comfortable, often describing a lifestyle or surroundings.
"The old manor house was known for its gracious living."
interjection Used to express surprise, shock, or mild frustration.
""Good gracious!" she exclaimed when she saw the mess."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

gracious in a sentence

Our host was gracious enough to let us stay an extra night.
She was gracious in defeat, congratulating her opponent warmly.
The old manor house was known for its gracious living.
"Good gracious!" she exclaimed when she saw the mess.

Similar words in Dutch

benevolent considerate courteous elegant

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gracious" in Dutch?

"gracious" in Dutch is barmhartig, medelijdend, meelevend. gracious means: Warm, polite, and considerate toward others, especially in a way that shows good manners.

How do you use "gracious" in a sentence?

Example: "Our host was gracious enough to let us stay an extra night." In Dutch, "gracious" is barmhartig, medelijdend, meelevend.

Are there other ways to say "gracious" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 12 translations listed for "gracious": barmhartig, medelijdend, meelevend, tactvol, toegeeflijk, hoffelijk.

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