graceful

adjective

grace·​ful ˈgrās-fəl How to pronounce graceful (audio)
: displaying grace (see grace entry 1 sense 3) in form or action : pleasing or attractive in line, proportion, or movement
a graceful dancer
gracefully 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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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 The result is often a graceful and flattering look that is neither too tight nor too loose. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 The home spotlights graceful archways, interior Juliet balconies overlooking the living room and a round formal dining table flanked by French doors. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graceful

Word History

Etymology

see grace entry 1

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of graceful was in 1557

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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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