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.
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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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Characterized by graceful, winding arms that spiral out from a bright central bulge, these systems are rich with both young and old stars, swirling gas and cosmic dust.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After winning over America with his epic one-liners and graceful skates, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon tackled the dance floor alongside partner Jenna Johnson.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Likewise, Oli is known for its graceful dance moves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After winning over America with his epic one-liners and graceful skates, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon tackled the dance floor alongside partner Jenna Johnson.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Likewise, Oli is known for its graceful dance moves.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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