Simple meaning
What does Graceful mean?
Graceful means smooth, controlled, and elegant.
Dictionary definition
Moving in a smooth, controlled, and elegant way; also showing calm kindness in behavior.
Example sentences
Graceful in a sentence
easy
The dancer made a graceful turn.
medium
He gave a graceful response after losing the match.
hard
A graceful speaker stays calm even under pressure.
Synonyms
Words like Graceful
elegantUse for beauty and smooth style.
poisedUse for calm and controlled movement or behavior.
Antonyms
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Word family
Graceful word family
Base word
graceful
adverb
gracefully
In a smooth and elegant way.
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Practice 1
What does graceful mean?
Graceful movement or behavior looks smooth, calm, and well controlled.
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