Crossword Dictionary
courteous, gracious, nice - a
exhibiting courtesy and politeness; "a nice gesture"
Examples:
Thankfully, the guest was very gracious with their request for additional towels.
I've always admired the way that she carries herself through school in a gracious manner.
The king's offer to pay for all of our lost goods was a gracious gesture, but my father is far too proud to accept the money.
c. 1300, "filled with God's grace," from Old French gracios "courteous, pleasing, kind, friendly" (12c., Modern French gracieux), from Latin gratiosus "enjoying favor, agreeable, obliging; popular, acceptable," from gratia "favor" (from suffixed form of PIE root *gwere- (2) "to favor").
kind
adjective
Of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person.
Having, showing, or proceeding from benevolence.
Indulgent, considerate, or helpful; humane (often followed by to).
SYNONYMS
affectionate, amiable, charitable, compassionate, considerate, cordial, courteous, friendly, gracious
EXAMPLES:
‘As my marriage to Mark ends, I believe him to be one of the kindest, most generous and loyal human beings on earth.’
'Donatella Versace, I've heard she's the sweetest, nicest, kindest person in the entire world.'
‘Her publicist described her as “the sweetest, kindest, just angelic soul†who was “continuously breaking the model stereotype.â€â€™
‘Few companies are ever left for dead—even those for whom a dignified funeral might be the kindest gesture.’