GRACIOUSNESS Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

graciousness

noun

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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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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Recent Examples of graciousness Her graciousness in asking for the women in the room to stand up, and then hailing them, was another class act. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026 Today’s China may have lost a lot of the graciousness once bestowed on foreigners, or at least Americans, generally speaking, but one country that has been consistently convivial over several decades for this guy is Japan. —

David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026 There are, unfortunately, far too many examples of women who marry high-profile figures only to be harangued for expressing anything other than gratitude and graciousness. —

Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Like many who spoke out after the couple’s alleged murder, Elwes described Reiner’s warm personality and graciousness on set, something that often set him apart from other big names in the industry, as well as his willingness to take a chance on a young, relatively unknown actor. —

Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 2025 Kaye complimented the graciousness of the MSO, who went beyond inviting Coonen to attend a rehearsal. —

Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025 Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit. —

Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 Your graciousness and kindness is appreciated by our entire restaurant team. —

Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2025

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As a professor of a notoriously difficult subject, Green said a teaching approach centered on encouragement and attentiveness has been the key to helping her students succeed.

— Claire Wang, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
In Smith’s attentiveness, the painting became a locus of communion, one that linked him to the artist who made it.

— Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026