gracious
ਕਿਰਪਾਲੂ
definition
adjective
smiling and gracious in defeat
courteous, kind, and pleasant.
I am saved by God's gracious intervention on my behalf
(in Christian belief) showing divine grace.
exclamation
Well, good gracious me, I was very pleasantly surprised.
expressing polite surprise.
example
After all, knowing how to dance was a social necessity as important as having good manners and being a 'gracious' hostess.
On 16 November 2002, the members and many friends of the church met to give thanks to God for his 'gracious' provision of a building of their own and to dedicate it to his service.
To their credit they never gave up trying and were equally 'gracious' in defeat as in victory.
It is amazing that anyone who works so hard could find time to check in on friends not doing so well or simply to be so 'gracious' , courteous and wickedly humoured.
God is 'gracious' to him who earns his living by his own labour and not by begging.
Here is a room designed for comfort, yet 'gracious' and formal enough for hosting even the most important parties.
And, of course, her majesty, the queen, and Prince Philip, were very 'gracious' and generous and nice to us when we stayed there.
Only when we give alms, fast, and pray with the spirit of Jesus and God's 'gracious' presence do we please God.
Okay, there may be some oldies who say the age of 'gracious' living and letters or cards written with your own hand are more personalised, and I agree.
A pleasant, courteous and 'gracious' lady, she was well liked by her neighbours in the locality.
A 'gracious' and courteous lady, she had a kind word for all and was devoted to her family.
My sister, the 'gracious' hostess that she is, asks if they would like to stay for dinner.
A pleasant, courteous and 'gracious' lady, Vera was highly thought of by all in the community.
Oh good 'gracious' , was Faith in love too?
Well, good 'gracious' me, I was very pleasantly surprised.
City of grandiose and elegant façades, the 'gracious' arcades of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle, here the Milanese mix their cool pragmatism with a love of the good life.
A pleasant and 'gracious' gentleman, Pat was known for his friendly and helpful nature.
Boil it down and that's my calling - to announce the 'gracious' lordship of Jesus Christ.
The day ended with tea on the terrace and following this taste of 'gracious' living all dispersed, with every intention of making a return visit before too many months have passed.
My master, who was the most prominent courtier to his most 'gracious' Majesty, the Emperor Kao, may he live ten thousand years.
It is slander upon the loving character of a tender, 'gracious' heavenly Father and has done untold harm to the Christian cause.
The last was the manifestation of true religion - genuinely 'gracious' affections - in Christian practice.
The Christian principle of 'gracious' forgiveness is, then, a good one, but it is extremely difficult for Christians themselves to observe it.
It is enough to know that our 'gracious' God has his plan - and by his grace we are at the heart of it, in Christ.
While Jesus dwelt among men His glory was manifested in his 'gracious' words and miraculous acts.
In her home, she carried the ease of a 'gracious' hostess who is used to receiving visitors - the house is used for charity events and school trips.
Simon was 'gracious' in defeat, but he couldn't mask the disappointment he felt.
Sean was a pleasant, courteous and 'gracious' neighbour who could always be relied on to lend a helping hand.
At the table we are nourished by Christ's 'gracious' presence in bread and wine.
My suite was designed to elevate 'gracious' living to the very epitome of decadence.
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