: 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
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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.
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These huge achievements have paved the way for Black models today as Campbell’s graceful and confident walk is constantly a reference for up-and-coming models.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 May 2024
Countless imitators have learned from — and been emboldened by — her blend of raw revelations, graceful melodies and wily productions, abetted by her brother and songwriting partner, Finneas.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 17 May 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 May 2024
Countless imitators have learned from — and been emboldened by — her blend of raw revelations, graceful melodies and wily productions, abetted by her brother and songwriting partner, Finneas.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for graceful
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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