graciousa.[F. gracieux, L. gratiosus. See Grace.]1. Abounding in grace or mercy; manifesting love, or bestowing mercy; characterized by grace; beneficent; merciful; disposed to show kindness or favor; condescending; as, his most gracious majesty.()A god ready to pardon, gracious and merciful. (Neh. ix. 17.)So hallowed and so gracious in the time. (Shak.)2. Abounding in beauty, loveliness, or amiability; graceful; excellent.()Since the birth of Cain, the first male child, . . .
There was not such a gracious creature born. (Shak.)3. Produced by divine grace; influenced or controlled by the divine influence; as, gracious affections.()()
