graceful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- gracefully adverb
- gracefulness noun
- nongraceful adjective
- nongracefulness noun
Etymology
Origin of graceful
A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; grace, -ful
Example Sentences
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Ward conceded "there are more graceful ways you can do that".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
In a professional setting, like a networking event or gala, a graceful departure signals respect—whether it’s a quick “Wonderful to see you” or a subtle wave to the host.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Crockett, despite throwing very effective jabs, is less graceful when it comes to taking criticism.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026
Its opening sequence is both graceful and conspicuous; its exposition is entirely legible, yet so very charming that its plainness doesn’t matter one bit.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
I swerved around them as they dashed into the woods, graceful as gazelles.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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