Definitions: (1) having or showing kindness, courtesy, charm, good taste, or generosity of spirit; (2) tactful and delicate; urbane; refined; (3) merciful; compassionate; (4) possessing divine grace; virtuous; good
Synonyms: affable, benignant, cordial, genial, mild, sociable, tender
Quotes:
• I might have some difficult questions, but I know God is good, merciful, and gracious. — Jeremy Thomas Camp (1978-) American Christian singer
• When you’ve experienced grace and you feel like you’ve been forgiven, you’re a lot more forgiving of other people. You’re a lot more gracious to others. — Richard Duane Warren (1954-) American pastor
Comment: It is because of God’s graciousness that we were given the gifts of grace. And one of those is the gift of free choice. He gave us choice so we would be able to grow and discover our own holiness.