gracious
gb/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/ us/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
B1
Anh
~ 3300
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
Polite and kind towards others
Being very polite and kind to other people.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is gracious to [someone]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gracious' with 'graceful'. 'Gracious' is about kindness and politeness, not physical movement.
Từ đồng nghĩa
courteous (Slightly more formal and emphasizes respect and good manners.)
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kind (More general; focuses on a caring attitude rather than manners.)
Từ trái nghĩa
rude (Lacking politeness or respect in speech or behavior.)
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impolite (Direct opposite in terms of manners and courtesy.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
gracious host
|gracious reply
|gracious manner
|gracious smile
Chủ đề
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She was gracious to everyone she met at the party.
- The actor gave a gracious thank-you speech.
- He was gracious in accepting the criticism from his colleagues.
- Our hostess was warm and gracious throughout the evening.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She is gracious to her guests.
- The teacher was gracious to the new student.
- He gave a gracious answer to the question.
- Our neighbor is always gracious when we visit.
adjective
B2
property
2
Generous and forgiving to a rival
Being kind and fair to someone you have beaten or who has been against you.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is gracious in [victory/defeat]
Từ đồng nghĩa
magnanimous (More formal; emphasizes nobility of spirit and generosity towards rivals.)
Từ trái nghĩa
spiteful (Acting with malice or wishing harm to others, especially rivals.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
gracious in victory
|gracious in defeat
Chủ đề
sports
|emotions
|relationships
Ví dụ
- She was gracious in victory, praising her opponent's skill.
- Even after losing, he remained gracious in defeat.
- The politician was gracious towards his critics after the election results.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He was gracious in defeat.
- She was gracious after she won the game.
- The player was gracious to his opponent.
adjective
literary
B2
property
3
Elegant and pleasing in style or manner
Looking or sounding beautiful and stylish in a gentle way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is gracious in [style/manner]
Từ đồng nghĩa
elegant (Focuses on tasteful beauty and sophistication.)
Từ trái nghĩa
clumsy (Awkward or lacking elegance in style or manner.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
gracious home
|gracious surroundings
Chủ đề
art
|aesthetics
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- They lived in a gracious old house filled with antiques.
- The hotel's gracious architecture attracted many visitors.
- Her gracious writing style drew praise from critics.
Ví dụ cho người học
- They live in a gracious home.
- The room has a gracious design.
- The building has a gracious look.
adjective
literary
C1
property
4
Relating to divine blessing or favor
Kind and merciful, like God; showing God's blessing.
Từ đồng nghĩa
merciful (Emphasizes compassion and forgiveness, especially from God.)
Từ trái nghĩa
wrathful (Showing anger or punishment, especially from God.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the gracious Lord
|God is gracious
Chủ đề
religion
Ví dụ
- We give thanks to our gracious Lord for these blessings.
- The hymn praises God as loving and gracious.
- They believed the harvest was a gift from a gracious God.
Ví dụ cho người học
- God is gracious to us.
- We thank our gracious Lord.
- The song says God is gracious.
Ngữ pháp
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gracious
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
US/ɡɹˈeɪʃəs/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
gra - cious (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (gra)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: gracious
Họ từ
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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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Gracious me, I forgot my keys!
- Gracious me, how did this happen?