Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gracious | No | Yes | No | No |
polite | No | Yes | No | No |
gracious (adjective) | polite (adjective) |
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characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit | showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. |
characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects | not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others |
exhibiting courtesy and politeness | marked by refinement in taste and manners |
disposed to bestow favors |