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Definition of graceful adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

graceful

adjective
 
/ˈɡreɪsfl/
 
/ˈɡreɪsfl/
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  1. moving in an attractive way that shows control; having a smooth, attractive form
    • The dancers were all tall and graceful.
    • He gave a graceful bow to the audience.
    • the graceful curves of the hills
    • Dolphins are incredibly graceful and efficient swimmers.
    Extra Examples
    • She was always extremely graceful.
    • Do the exercises in graceful slow motion.
    • The flowers have graceful, arching stems.
    Topics Appearancec1
  2. polite and kind in your behaviour, especially in a difficult situation
    • His father had always taught him to be graceful in defeat.
    Topics Personal qualitiesc2
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