How to spell gracious

Gracious is spelled G-R-A-C-I-O-U-S.

hear itgra·cious/'greɪʃəs/adjectiveSchwa and roots

What it means: Characterized by kindness and courtesy.

In a sentence: The gracious lady shared her cookies with everyone.

Same family: graceful, gracefully, grace, graciously, graciousness. If you can spell one, the shared part carries to the others.

Where it comes from: Gracious comes from the Old French word "gracieux" and ultimately from the Latin "gratia," meaning favor or kindness. It is closely related to the word "grace," which can mean charm, elegance, or a blessing before meals.

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