B1adjectiveartsemotions
US/ˈɡreɪs.fəl/
UK/ˈɡreɪs.fəl/
moving or shaped in a smooth, attractive way; polite and calm in a difficult situation
In context
The dancer made a graceful turn and landed softly on one foot.
She gave a graceful reply to the rude question and smiled.
Swans are known for their long, graceful necks.
Words that go with graceful
adjective + noun
- graceful movementHer graceful movement made the dance look easy.
- graceful dancerHe was a graceful dancer despite his size.
- graceful exitAfter losing, he made a graceful exit.
- graceful curveThe bridge has a graceful curve over the river.
- graceful loserShe was a graceful loser and congratulated the winner.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She walks very graceful.Correct: She walks very gracefully.