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graceful

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡreɪsfəl/

graceful means: Moving smoothly and beautifully, or having an attractive, balanced shape.

adjective

ELEGANT MOVEMENTB2

Moving smoothly and beautifully, or having an attractive, balanced shape.

  • The swan looked graceful.
  • She moved with slow, graceful steps.
  • The bridge has a graceful curve.

Similar words: elegant, fluid

Opposites: clumsy, awkward

Common phrases: graceful dancer, graceful movement, graceful curves

POLITE AND GENEROUSC1

Showing kindness, politeness, and calm, even when treated badly or disappointed.

  • She gave a graceful reply.
  • His graceful acceptance of defeat impressed us.
  • A graceful apology helped end the argument.

Similar words: gracious, magnanimous

Common phrases: graceful answer, graceful acceptance, graceful response, graceful in defeat

Questions about graceful

What does graceful mean?

Moving smoothly and beautifully, or having an attractive, balanced shape.

What is graceful in other languages?

Türkçe: zarif · Español: elegante · Français: gracieux · Deutsch: anmutig · Italiano: aggraziato · 日本語: 優雅な

How do you pronounce graceful?

It is pronounced /ˈɡreɪsfəl/.

How do you use graceful in a sentence?

The swan looked graceful. She moved with slow, graceful steps.

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