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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