graceful
adjective/ˈɡreɪsfl/
/ˈɡreɪsfl/
- 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 ExamplesTopics Appearancec1- She was always extremely graceful.
- Do the exercises in graceful slow motion.
- The flowers have graceful, arching stems.
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- polite and kind in your behaviour, especially in a difficult situation
- His father had always taught him to be graceful in defeat.
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