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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He has spoken to the world about his impending demise like a Christian philosopher of death—frank, unafraid, sometimes folksy, always graceful.
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.
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
He noticed Estelle’s graceful arms and long, luxuriant hair, noting that “its shade of color, appeared like the natural tresses of my wife.”
From Literature
“This could be a graceful way for Netflix to exit, which their shareholders will likely receive positively—although we do not expect sentiment to return Netflix to its prior highs from last summer,” he added.
From Barron's
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