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Gracious vs Gratuity - What's the difference?

gracious | gratuity |

As an adjective gracious

is kind and warmly courteous.

As an interjection gracious

is expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

As a noun gratuity is

a reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.

gracious

English

Alternative forms

* gratious (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • kind and warmly courteous
  • tactful
  • compassionate
  • indulgent, charming and graceful
  • elegant and with good taste
  • benignant

    • Derived terms

    * graciousness * graciously

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.

    • gratuity

    English

    Noun

    (gratuities)
  • A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
  • (common usage ) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.

    • Synonyms

    * contribution * cumshaw * donation * gift * grace

    Related terms

    * gratis * gratuitous * gratuitously

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