: displaying grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) in form or action : pleasing or attractive in line, proportion, or movement
a graceful dancer
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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During a visit here, travelers can swim with these large, graceful creatures and also see schools of fish and other sea life.
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The Japanese marque’s latest midsize SUV looks so much better than its predecessor and has a smooth, graceful shape with just the right amount of flair.
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In addition to beautiful blooms, October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia produces handsome evergreen foliage and develops a graceful, upright shape.
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Mickey, already back up top, stretched a graceful dive that made no splash.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The Japanese marque’s latest midsize SUV looks so much better than its predecessor and has a smooth, graceful shape with just the right amount of flair.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
In addition to beautiful blooms, October Magic® Ivory™ Camellia produces handsome evergreen foliage and develops a graceful, upright shape.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Mickey, already back up top, stretched a graceful dive that made no splash.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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