GRACEFUL


Meaning of GRACEFUL in English

1.

Someone or something that is ~ moves in a smooth and controlled way which is attractive to watch.

His movements were so ~ they seemed effortless.

...~ ballerinas.

ADJ

~ly

She stepped ~ly onto the stage.

ADV: ADV with v

2.

Something that is ~ is attractive because it has a pleasing shape or style.

His handwriting, from earliest young manhood, was flowing and ~.

ADJ

~ly

She loved the ~ly high ceiling, with its white-painted cornice.

ADV: ADV adj/-ed

3.

If a person’s behaviour is ~, it is polite, kind, and pleasant, especially in a difficult situation.

Aubrey could think of no ~ way to escape Corbet’s company...

He was charming, cheerful, and ~ under pressure.

ADJ

~ly

We managed to decline ~ly.

ADV: ADV with v

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