B1
graceful vs gracious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gracefuladjective/ˈɡreɪs.fəl/ | Meaning moving or shaped in a smooth, attractive way; polite and calm in a difficult situation | Goes with graceful movement | Example The dancer made a graceful turn and landed softly on one foot. |
| graciousadjective/ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/ | Meaning kind, polite and generous in the way you treat other people | Goes with — | Example Our host was gracious and welcomed every guest with a smile. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was a dancer despite his size.