Gracieux (en. Gracious)
/ɡʁa.sjø/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who possesses grace, elegance.
She has a graceful movement when she dances.
Elle a un mouvement gracieux lorsqu'elle danse.
Who is pleasant to the eye, harmonious.
The decor of the room was graceful and well-arranged.
Le décor de la salle était gracieux et bien agencé.
Who shows kindness, generosity.
He was gracious in offering his help to everyone.
Il a été gracieux en offrant son aide à tous.
Etymology
From the Latin 'graciosus', meaning 'having grace'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have grace
To be elegant or charming in one's actions.
avoir du grâce
to be graceful like a swan
To be very elegant and majestic.
être gracieux comme un cygne
to show grace
To act with gentleness and understanding.
faire preuve de grâce
Related Words
grace
Quality of a harmonious movement or shape.
grâce
gracefulness
Characteristic of a slim and elegant body.
gracilité
gracefully
In a graceful manner.
gracieusement
Slang Meanings
To have an elegant and charming appearance.
Wow, your outfit is super graceful!
Wow, ta tenue est super gracieuse !
To be pleasant or cool in a situation.
He was gracious in allowing everyone to sit down.
Il a été gracieux en permettant à tout le monde de s'asseoir.