Antonyms for graciousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : grey-shuhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgreɪ ʃəs


Definition of graciousness

Origin :
  • early 15c., from gracious + -ness.
  • As in kindness : noun compassion, generosity
  • As in refinement : noun cultivation, civilization
  • As in savoir faire : noun tact
  • As in good manners : noun social graces
  • As in affability : noun amiability
  • As in agreeability : noun amiability
  • As in agreeableness : noun amiability
  • As in benignancy : noun benevolence
  • As in benignity : noun benevolence
  • As in cordialness : noun amiability
  • As in courteousness : noun courtesy
  • As in mannerliness : noun courtesy
  • As in politesse : noun courtesy
  • As in courtesy : noun good manners
  • As in gallantry : noun bravery, civility
  • As in goodness : noun decency, excellence
Example sentences :
  • The use of a title higher than his own flattered the Inspector, and he was moved to graciousness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • From that moment I felt ill at ease with her, in spite of her graciousness and her kindness.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • All graciousness must henceforth be a sorrow: it has to go with the sunsets.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • The graciousness of her manner, however, underwent no abatement.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • But it was not long before he learned that the graciousness was, in her case, a mistake.
  • Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Who can know His graciousness, His infinity of tenderness and courtesy, as can the sinner?
  • Extract from : « The Prodigal Returns » by Lilian Staveley
  • The courtesy which offers attentions should be met with graciousness in receiving them.
  • Extract from : « The Etiquette of To-day » by Edith B. Ordway
  • Her beauty and her graciousness were universally pronounced enchanting.
  • Extract from : « The Infernal Marriage » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • "I'm sure I'm much obliged to you, missis," he said, with an attempt at graciousness.
  • Extract from : « The Borough Treasurer » by Joseph Smith Fletcher
  • Davis, with a graciousness all his own, took off his gloves.
  • Extract from : « Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels » by Stephen Leacock

Synonyms for graciousness

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