As a noun kindness
is the state of being kind.
As an adjective gracious is
kind and warmly courteous.
As an interjection gracious is
expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, frustration.
kindness
English
Noun
The state of being kind.
An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.
gracious
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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.