gracious

Example Sentences

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A thrifty sort, then—he acts as his own camera operator and prefers hardware-store lightbulbs to specialized equipment—and one gracious in acknowledging his co-workers of many years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

And though the primary was frequently ugly, Crockett was gracious enough to quickly concede and endorse Talarico.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

"They were so gracious and wonderful and accepted me with open arms, it was really lovely to get to know everybody," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Their words remind him of a more gracious era, of gentler forces straining against the well-worn leash.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris