gracious
adj.adj. behaving in a kind, polite, and generous way, especially toward someone who is less powerful or successful than you.
adj. characterised by kindness, courtesy, and charm, particularly in social interactions or when responding to a loss or challenge.
She was very gracious when she accepted the second-place prize.
The host was gracious enough to ignore the guest's accidental spill and continued the conversation smoothly.
Even after the heated debate, the senator remained gracious toward her opponent, demonstrating a level of professional decorum that is increasingly rare in modern politics.
From Middle English gracious, from Old French gracieus, from Latin gratiosus, from gratia (“esteem, favor”). See grace. Displaced native Old English hold (“gracious”). Doublet of gracioso and grazioso.
Often used to describe winners, hosts, or people in high social positions; frequently pairs with 'enough' followed by an infinitive.