Meaning & use

graceful

adjective·Academic

Moving or shaped in a smooth, elegant way that is pleasing to watch.

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The ballerina made even the most difficult jump look graceful and effortless.

He gave a graceful apology that eased the tension in the room.

A note on using this word

Graceful can describe physical movement or, figuratively, how someone handles a difficult social situation.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

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