: 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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
While snorkeling, other marine marvels include Great Barracudas and graceful leatherback turtles, to dozens of other fish.
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Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
But the maneuver was anything but slick and graceful.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
The graceful curves of the device invite — require, even — caressing.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The warm and graceful primary suite connects to a large walk-in closet and a deluxe bathroom with double sinks, a stall shower, and a Jacuzzi tub.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Now, with this third album, fans are getting a glimpse into his vulnerabilities, which range from messy to graceful refinement.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2024
As Jen takes up a physically grueling passion of her own — aerial acrobatics — Jones and cinematographer Andrew White present graceful re-stagings of moments from her career, which make deft use of shadow and spotlight, and veer into rousing territory.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
Critics and other authors praised his work as showing a reporter’s instincts combined with graceful prose.
—David Stout, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Kirsten Dunst almost took a tumble during the Oscars but won the award for most graceful recovery.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024
Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
But the maneuver was anything but slick and graceful.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
The graceful curves of the device invite — require, even — caressing.
—Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
The warm and graceful primary suite connects to a large walk-in closet and a deluxe bathroom with double sinks, a stall shower, and a Jacuzzi tub.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024
Now, with this third album, fans are getting a glimpse into his vulnerabilities, which range from messy to graceful refinement.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2024
As Jen takes up a physically grueling passion of her own — aerial acrobatics — Jones and cinematographer Andrew White present graceful re-stagings of moments from her career, which make deft use of shadow and spotlight, and veer into rousing territory.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
Critics and other authors praised his work as showing a reporter’s instincts combined with graceful prose.
—David Stout, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Kirsten Dunst almost took a tumble during the Oscars but won the award for most graceful recovery.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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