Origin: Latin suffix -ous
Gracious has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
"gracious even to unexpected visitors"
"gracious living"
"he bears insult with gracious good humor"
kind and warmly courteous
"The gracious host greeted every guest with a warm smile and offered them refreshments immediately upon arrival."
Expression of surprise, contempt, outrage, disgust, boredom, or frustration.
"Gracious, I can't believe you actually showed up to my party without an invitation!"