Graciousness and Petulance

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Graciousness noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.

Usage example: his graciousness and wit kept his fellow diners entertained throughout the meal

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Petulance is an antonym for graciousness.

Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

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Graciousness is an antonym for petulance.

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly

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Petulance and Graciousness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/graciousness/petulance

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