1
: moving in a smooth and attractive way
He has become a very graceful dancer.
the graceful movements of a ballerina
2
: having a smooth and pleasing shape or style
She was a graceful young woman with delicate features.
the long, graceful neck of a swan
His writing is clear and graceful.
3
: polite or kind
There was no graceful way to say no to their offer.
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/graceful. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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