1
: displaying grace (see grace entry 1 sense 1) in form or action : pleasing or attractive in line, proportion, or movement
a graceful dancer
the graceful neck of a swan
2
: exhibiting control, good manners, or kindness
As his empire crumbled amid the … scandal, he defiantly refused a graceful exit.—
Jonathan Alter et al.
Jonathan Alter et al.
gracefulness
noun
Synonyms of graceful
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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Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Sir Tom had a formidable intellect, a dazzling talent, a kind and graceful manner, and a rock star glamour.
—Christine Baranski, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025
The Brothers Size The Shed The Brothers Size has always been a lyrical, muscular play, and after almost 20 years its return to New York felt sharper and more graceful than ever — a show entirely grown into itself.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
The poodle—whether standard, miniature or toy—remains a top pick for obedience and agility lovers, noted for its smarts and graceful athleticism.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for graceful
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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