1. a comic character or actor in Spanish or Italian comedy, typically a witty servant or fool
Usage: historical; theater

1. amusing or entertaining in a witty or clever way
Usage: Spanish origin; literary

Examples

• The gracioso in the play delivered clever jokes that made the audience laugh.
• His gracioso remarks during the dinner party entertained all the guests.
• The character of the gracioso was essential to Spanish Golden Age theater.
• She had a gracioso way of turning awkward moments into humor.
• The actor played the gracioso with perfect comic timing.