Gracious
/ˈɡreɪʃəs/noun
Showing kindness, courtesy, and compassion.
Did you know?The word 'gracious' is derived from Latin 'gratia', meaning 'grace', which was often associated with divine favor and blessings in ancient texts.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰrē
“To favor or show kindness.”
Latin
Latin
gratia
“Favor, charm, or goodwill.”
Old French
Old French
gracieus
“Pleasant or charming.”
Middle English
Middle English
graciouse
“Full of grace or kindness.”
Modern English
English
gracious
“Characterized by elegance and kindness.”