: 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
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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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
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—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
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Baptisia are tough prairie plants with a graceful appearance and showy blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Snorkel or scuba dive along the pristine reef to encounter 165 endemic fish species, playful dolphins, graceful hawksbill turtles and majestic stingrays.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
He’s built like a wrestler, but graceful, too, an experienced kickboxer with a trademark, face-smashing spinning back-kick.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Type: Dry to Medium, Well-draining, Average Fertility
Soil pH: Mildly Acidic to Neutral (6.0-7.2)
Baptisia are tough prairie plants with a graceful appearance and showy blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Snorkel or scuba dive along the pristine reef to encounter 165 endemic fish species, playful dolphins, graceful hawksbill turtles and majestic stingrays.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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