Pronunciation

/ˈɡræsfl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having or showing grace or elegance; stylish and easy in movement or action. For example: “She moved with such graceful poise across the dance floor.”

  • Describing a person: Characterized by a charming ease and elegance in behavior or appearance. Example: “She was a graceful hostess, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable.”
  • Describing an object: Having smooth, elegant lines or curves that suggest beauty and ease of movement. Example: “The swan’s neck was long and graceful.”

Phrases

• “With grace and gracefulness”: Referring to someone who performs actions smoothly and elegantly.
• “Graceful exit/retirement”: A smooth and dignified departure from a situation, job, or career.
• “A graceful gesture”: An act that is courteous, kind, and displays finesse.

Example Sentences

• Adjective describing a person: “The ballerina performed a series of graceful pirouettes.”
• Adjective describing an object: “The tree branches arch gracefully over the pathway.”
• In a sentence: “Despite his large size, the bear moved with surprising grace through the forest.”

Synonyms

• Elegant
• Poised
• Graceful
• Dignified
• Fluid
• Smooth
• Composed
• Artistic
• Stylish
• Supple

Note: While “graceful” can only function as an adjective, it can modify various parts of speech within a sentence (e.g., nouns like ‘movement’ or ‘dancer’, or verbs like ‘move’ or ‘dance’).