1
: displaying grace (see grace entry 1 sense 1) in form or action : pleasing or attractive in line, proportion, or movement
a graceful dancer
the graceful neck of a swan
2
: exhibiting control, good manners, or kindness
As his empire crumbled amid the … scandal, he defiantly refused a graceful exit.—
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gracefulness
noun
Synonyms of graceful
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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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
From the graceful flow of Tai Chi to the energetic moves of street dance, DR02 combines precision, strength, and artistry with ease!
—Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Dec. 2025
Ballet dancer Sona Jaeger, who performs with The Rosin Box Project, was particularly graceful at navigating the range of dance ideas.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
But the reason to stay goes far beyond—to a graceful lifestyle rooted in luxury, art, sustainability, and community spirit.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for graceful
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graceful. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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