graceful

adjective

grace·ful ˈgrās-fəl

: displaying grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) in form or action : pleasing or attractive in line, proportion, or movement

a graceful dancer

gracefully

ˈgrās-fə-lē

adverb

gracefulness noun

Examples of graceful in a Sentence

He has become a very graceful dancer. the graceful movements of a ballerina She was a graceful young woman with delicate features. the long, graceful neck of a swan His writing is clear and graceful. There was no graceful way to say no to their offer.

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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained. —

Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2025 With graceful bubbles and a silky mouthfeel, lemon and pear dance on the palate. —

Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Now and then, though, we are reminded of the former Pittsburgh Penguins general manager’s mistakes, which triggered a significantly less graceful aging process in the Sidney Crosby era. —

Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Zelda's transition to 3D wasn't quite as graceful as Mario's, but that doesn't mean the resulting game wasn't incredible. —

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