gracious
gb/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/ us/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
B1
Angličtina
~ 3300
kedves, szívélyes, nagyvonalú, sportszerű, elegáns, kifinomultság, csiszoltság, elegancia, kifinomult, kegyelmes, irgalmas
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is gracious to [someone]
She was gracious to everyone she met at the party.
Mindenkivel kedves volt, akivel a partin találkozott.
The actor gave a gracious thank-you speech.
A színész kedves hangú köszönőbeszédet mondott.
He was gracious in accepting the criticism from his colleagues.
Our hostess was warm and gracious throughout the evening.
Učební příklady
She is gracious to her guests.
Kedves a vendégeihez.
The teacher was gracious to the new student.
A tanár kedves volt az új diákkal.
He gave a gracious answer to the question.
Our neighbor is always gracious when we visit.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gracious' with 'graceful'. 'Gracious' is about kindness and politeness, not physical movement.
Význam
Polite and kind towards others
Kolokace
gracious host
|gracious reply
|gracious manner
|gracious smile
Synonyma
courteous (Slightly more formal and emphasizes respect and good manners.)
|
kind (More general; focuses on a caring attitude rather than manners.)
Antonyma
rude (Lacking politeness or respect in speech or behavior.)
|
impolite (Direct opposite in terms of manners and courtesy.)
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Being very polite and kind to other people.
Showing kindness, politeness, and respect toward others in speech or behavior.
B2
2
nagyvonalú
B2
sportszerű
B2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is gracious in [victory/defeat]
She was gracious in victory, praising her opponent's skill.
Győztesként nagyvonalúan viselkedett, és dicsérte ellenfele ügyességét.
Even after losing, he remained gracious in defeat.
Még a vereséget is sportszerűen viselte.
The politician was gracious towards his critics after the election results.
Učební příklady
He was gracious in defeat.
Sportszerűen viselte a vereséget.
She was gracious after she won the game.
Miután megnyerte a játékot, nagyvonalúan viselkedett.
The player was gracious to his opponent.
Význam
Generous and forgiving to a rival
Kolokace
gracious in victory
|gracious in defeat
Synonyma
magnanimous (More formal; emphasizes nobility of spirit and generosity towards rivals.)
Antonyma
spiteful (Acting with malice or wishing harm to others, especially rivals.)
Témata
sports
|emotions
|relationships
Definice
Being kind and fair to someone you have beaten or who has been against you.
Displaying generosity, forgiveness, or good sportsmanship, especially towards someone one has defeated or disagrees with.
B2
LITERARY
3
Vzorec užití:
[something] is gracious in [style/manner]
They lived in a gracious old house filled with antiques.
Egy elegáns régi házban éltek, tele antik bútorokkal.
The hotel's gracious architecture attracted many visitors.
A szálloda elegáns építészete sok látogatót vonzott.
Her gracious writing style drew praise from critics.
Učební příklady
They live in a gracious home.
Elegáns otthonban élnek.
The room has a gracious design.
A szoba kialakítása kifinomult.
The building has a gracious look.
Význam
Elegant and pleasing in style or manner
Kolokace
gracious home
|gracious surroundings
Synonyma
elegant (Focuses on tasteful beauty and sophistication.)
Antonyma
clumsy (Awkward or lacking elegance in style or manner.)
Témata
art
|aesthetics
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Looking or sounding beautiful and stylish in a gentle way.
Having an attractive, refined, and pleasing style or appearance.
C1
LITERARY
4
We give thanks to our gracious Lord for these blessings.
Hálát adunk kegyelmes Urunknak ezekért az áldásokért.
The hymn praises God as loving and gracious.
A himnusz Istent szeretőnek és kegyelmesnek magasztalja.
They believed the harvest was a gift from a gracious God.
Učební příklady
God is gracious to us.
Isten kegyelmes hozzánk.
We thank our gracious Lord.
Hálát adunk kegyelmes Urunknak.
The song says God is gracious.
Význam
Relating to divine blessing or favor
Kolokace
the gracious Lord
|God is gracious
Synonyma
merciful (Emphasizes compassion and forgiveness, especially from God.)
Antonyma
wrathful (Showing anger or punishment, especially from God.)
Témata
religion
Definice
Kind and merciful, like God; showing God's blessing.
Showing the qualities of kindness and mercy attributed to a deity; blessed by divine favor.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
gracious
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
US/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
gra - cious (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (gra)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: gracious
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
be gracious enough to
1/bˈi ɡɹˈeɪʃəs ɪnˈʌf tə/
fixed phrase
formal
Willingly do something kind or polite
To do something nice for someone, often as a favor.
Příklady
- Would you be gracious enough to show me the way?
- She was gracious enough to lend me her book.
good gracious
1/ɡˈʊd ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
idiom
informal
Expression of surprise or shock
An expression used to show surprise or shock in a polite way.
Příklady
- Good gracious! I didn’t expect to see you here.
- Good gracious, what happened to your car?
gracious me
1/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs mˈi/
idiom
informal
Expression of mild surprise or concern
A polite expression used when something surprising or worrying happens.
Příklady
- Gracious me, I forgot my keys!
- Gracious me, how did this happen?