gracious
gb/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/ us/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
B1
Inglés
~ 3300
kedves, szívélyes, nagyvonalú, sportszerű, elegáns, kifinomultság, csiszoltság, elegancia, kifinomult, kegyelmes, irgalmas
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gracious' with 'graceful'. 'Gracious' is about kindness and politeness, not physical movement.
Significado
Polite and kind towards others
Colocaciones
gracious host
|gracious reply
|gracious manner
|gracious smile
Sinónimos
courteous (Slightly more formal and emphasizes respect and good manners.)
|
kind (More general; focuses on a caring attitude rather than manners.)
Antónimos
rude (Lacking politeness or respect in speech or behavior.)
|
impolite (Direct opposite in terms of manners and courtesy.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Generous and forgiving to a rival
Colocaciones
gracious in victory
|gracious in defeat
Sinónimos
magnanimous (More formal; emphasizes nobility of spirit and generosity towards rivals.)
Antónimos
spiteful (Acting with malice or wishing harm to others, especially rivals.)
Temas
sports
|emotions
|relationships
Definición
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
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Elegant and pleasing in style or manner
Colocaciones
gracious home
|gracious surroundings
Sinónimos
elegant (Focuses on tasteful beauty and sophistication.)
Antónimos
clumsy (Awkward or lacking elegance in style or manner.)
Temas
art
|aesthetics
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
God is gracious to us.
Isten kegyelmes hozzánk.
We thank our gracious Lord.
Hálát adunk kegyelmes Urunknak.
The song says God is gracious.
Significado
Relating to divine blessing or favor
Colocaciones
the gracious Lord
|God is gracious
Sinónimos
merciful (Emphasizes compassion and forgiveness, especially from God.)
Antónimos
wrathful (Showing anger or punishment, especially from God.)
Temas
religion
Definición
Kind and merciful, like God; showing God's blessing.
Showing the qualities of kindness and mercy attributed to a deity; blessed by divine favor.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
gracious
AFI
GB/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
US/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
Sílabas y acento
gra - cious (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (gra)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: gracious
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- Gracious me, I forgot my keys!
- Gracious me, how did this happen?