Definition of graceful
: displaying grace (see 1grace 3) in form or action : pleasing or attractive in line, proportion, or movement a graceful dancer
gracefulness
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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.
Recent Examples of graceful from the Web
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Certainly, the classes can be an effective workout, as becoming mermaid graceful while swimming in a monofin requires abundant core strength.
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Emma Span Adrian Beltre is one of the best players in the game, and one of the most joyous to watch—that violent swing, the homers from one knee, the graceful defense, his ongoing comedy routine with Elvis Andrus.
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For the Louisville newspaper, Elson developed a reputation for her exacting reporting, graceful writing and lucid explanation of complicated issues.
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Sweet seahorse: $99 from FUNBOY This graceful sea creature adds a touch of whimsical elegance to your summer fun.
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The magnetic field, now supplied by graceful hoops of wire encircling the blimp, weakens to a mere six times Earth's field as the field lines spread out.
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Becoming the director of the National Economic Council gave Cohn a graceful exit from Goldman and allowed him to follow in the footsteps of two illustrious Goldman senior partners: Robert Rubin and Stephen Friedman.
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In every image, the record-breaking athlete looks impossibly graceful, powerful, and beautiful.
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Becoming the director of the National Economic Council gave Cohn a graceful exit from Goldman and allowed him to follow in the footsteps of two illustrious Goldman senior partners: Robert Rubin and Stephen Friedman.
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Origin and Etymology of graceful
see 1grace
GRACEFUL Defined for English Language Learners
graceful
playDefinition of graceful for English Language Learners
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: moving in a smooth and attractive way
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: having a smooth and pleasing shape or style
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: polite or kind
GRACEFUL Defined for Kids
graceful
playDefinition of graceful for Students
: showing grace or beauty in form or action graceful dancers
gracefully
\-fə-lē\ adverbLearn More about graceful
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