graciousness

noun

Definition of graciousnessnext
1
as in attentiveness
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding at this type of private school, young women would be taught upper-class graciousness

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2
as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others his graciousness and wit kept his fellow diners entertained throughout the meal

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  1. elegance
  2. manners
  3. gallantry
  4. courtesy
  5. hospitality
  6. civility
  7. gentility
Noun
  • Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Many of her items feature Swarovski crystals, which enhance their elegance and appeal.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Austen’s 1813 novel of manners remains a household name, a beloved work of literature and the basis of numerous film and television adaptations and reimaginings.
    Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Tacos hold a special place in Phoenix's food culture, with multiple shops and trucks across the Valley earning the love of Arizona residents through all manners to serve the popular dish, from birria to carne asada to calabacitas.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of manners
Noun
  • For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.
    Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
  • Superheroes have long been depicted wearing capes, which symbolize gallantry and underscore the fanciful nature of the superhero genre.
    Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • Yet all the growing mounds of evidence and ever more refined expertise can’t make up for a stubborn disjunction separating design, courtesy, and compliance.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Whatever was going on inside fell far short of the perks being offered outside, like cinnamon buns courtesy of trendy Buns From Home, lattes from Café Kitsuné and even monogrammed water bottles.
    Avani Thakkar, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of courtesy
Noun
  • Your guests will appreciate your generous hospitality.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Others such as legal, construction and hospitality that were slower to adopt work-from-home strategies are becoming more comfortable with the set-up.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of hospitality
Noun
  • Tuesday night's face-off, a rare showing of civility in today's political climate, served as a throwback to an era when debates featured extended clashes over policy stances.
    Sara Fischer, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Foster energy, giving and thoughtfulness to create civility throughout.
    Kinga Vajda, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of civility
Noun
  • Immediately upon being plucked from the proverbial shadows of the backroom studio, Alessandro Michele astonished with his new Gucci, a house reawakened by an intriguing gentility rich with influences from antiquity to today’s urban culture.
    Bridget Foley, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
  • There's also an emphasis on productivity and navigating your life with quiet confidence and gentility.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 June 2023
Definition of gentility
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