Meaning & use
graceful
Moving or shaped in a smooth, elegant way that is pleasing to watch.
See it in a sentence
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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