Top synonyms for “gracious”: benignant, courteous, nice, elegant, graceful, kind, merciful, polite, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)disposed to bestow favors“thanks to the gracious gods”
- (adjective)exhibiting courtesy and politeness“a nice gesture”
- (adjective)characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit“gracious even to unexpected visitors”
- (adjective)characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects“our benignant king”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
All synonyms for Gracious
Antonyms — opposite of Gracious
Keep writing with Gracious
Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "gracious"?
Common synonyms for "gracious" include benignant, courteous, nice, elegant, graceful, kind. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "gracious"?
Antonyms for "gracious" include ungracious. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "gracious" mean?
disposed to bestow favors Example: "thanks to the gracious gods"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
Write Better Lyrics with RHYMEBOOK
Instant rhyme suggestions, syllable counts, synonyms, and AI songwriting tools — all in one app.