* As an adjective describing someone's manner: "The queen greeted her subjects with a gracious smile."
* As an adjective describing something pleasant or generous: "The host offered us a gracious welcome and a delicious spread of food."
* As an exclamation expressing gratitude or surprise: "Oh, gracious, you shouldn't have gotten me such a beautiful gift!"
* As an adjective describing a formal or polite act: "The company issued a gracious apology for the inconvenience caused."
Here are some sentences with "gracious" in different contexts:
* "It was gracious of you to offer me a ride home."
* "The old house had a gracious charm, with high ceilings and large windows."
* "He bowed his head graciously as she passed."
* "The guests were graciously received by the host."
* "The president made a gracious speech thanking the citizens for their support."