gracile
grac·ile
adjective \ˈgra-səl, -ˌsī(-ə)l\Definition of GRACILE
2
: graceful
3
: of, relating to, resembling, or being a relatively small slender australopithecine (genus Australopithecus) characterized especially by molars and incisors of similar size that are adapted to a diet including both plant matter and animal flesh — compare robust 5
— grac·ile·ness noun
— gra·cil·i·ty \gra-ˈsi-lə-tē\ noun
Examples of GRACILE
- <gracile as any pair of classically trained dancers, the bride and groom made their way around the dance floor>
Origin of GRACILE
Latin gracilis
First Known Use: 1623
Related to GRACILE
grac·ile
adjective \ˈgras-əl, -ˌīl\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GRACILE
: being slender or slight
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