Sentence examples for gracious as a from inspiring English sources

Gail Russell is wistful and gracious as a curiously moonstruck girl, and Cornelia Otis Skinner is quite chilly as a Mrs. Danvers by remote control.

She was as gracious as a host might be at showcases like Eleven Madison Park and Gramercy Tavern, asking several times if it was too warm in the room and assuring students that they should feel free to slip out to check on work or take a call.

Amiable and gracious, as a congressman, Moorhead always was concerned with the welfare of his constituents.

McLaren's team principal, Martin Whitmarsh, thanked Pérez for a statement he described as "kind and gracious", as well as "for being a fine team member during the 2013 Formula One season".

She was gracious as well.

They maintained gracious smiles as a pack of Russian-sounding women sporting very tight faces, hounded the famous duo with lavish praise.

In spite of all the gold and red in the décor and the lanterns hanging from the ceiling, the ambiance is casual, the delicious food is more like home cooking, and the proprietress is as warm and gracious as an old friend welcoming you into her home.

"Would you be so gracious as to take a promissory note from Mr Sutton as our pledge?" Titus asked.

It seems that even for an icon as gracious as Henry Winkler, there is a limit to his hospitality, so I say my grateful goodbyes and make an exit.

His sociable personality and gracious generosity as a host meant that his neighbors were inspired to return the favor, filling his garden with plants from their own beds.

If the humiliation was primarily self-directed and involved no innocent bystanders, just have a gracious, "Gee, as a singer I make an awfully good accountant" line to contribute when the inevitable ribbing begins.