Graceful: meaning, definitions and examples

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graceful

[ ˈɡreɪsfʊl ]

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dancer

Having or showing grace or elegance in movement, form, or proportion.

Synonyms

classy, elegant, sophisticated

Examples of usage

She was a graceful ballerina, moving with effortless beauty.
The swan glided across the lake in a graceful manner.

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appearance

Having or showing grace or beauty of form.

Synonyms

beautiful, elegant

Examples of usage

The graceful curves of the sculpture captured everyone's attention.
Her graceful features made her a sought-after model.

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movement

In a graceful manner.

Synonyms

elegantly, gracefully, smoothly

Examples of usage

She danced gracefully across the stage.
The gymnast moved gracefully through her routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "graceful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gracioso

🇮🇳 सुगठित

🇩🇪 graziös

🇮🇩 anggun

🇺🇦 витончений

🇵🇱 gracjny

🇯🇵 優雅な (yūga na)

🇫🇷 gracieux

🇪🇸 gracioso

🇹🇷 zarif

🇰🇷 우아한 (uahan)

🇸🇦 رشيق

🇨🇿 půvabný

🇸🇰 pôvabný

🇨🇳 优雅的 (yōuyǎ de)

🇸🇮 graciozen

🇮🇸 þokkafullur

🇰🇿 әсем

🇬🇪 მშვენიერი

🇦🇿 zərif

🇲🇽 gracioso

Word origin

The word 'graceful' originated from the Latin word 'gratia', meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. Over time, it evolved to describe someone or something possessing elegance and beauty in movement or appearance. The concept of grace has been associated with divine favor and charm, making 'graceful' a term used to praise the aesthetic qualities of a person or object.