graceful
The ballerina moved with such grace that the audience was mesmerized.
The ballerina's elegant and smooth movements captivated the audience.
Having or showing smooth, elegant movement or behavior
She handled the difficult situation with grace and poise.
She managed the challenging situation elegantly and calmly.
The swan glided gracefully across the lake.
The swan moved smoothly and elegantly across the lake.
Often used to describe physical movement, social behavior, or artistic performance.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'graceful' to describe both physical movements and social behaviors that are smooth and elegant.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'graceful' is positive, overusing it can make descriptions seem overly formal or insincere.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'graceful', from Old French 'gracieus', from Latin 'gratia' meaning 'favor, grace'.
Usage Notes
Can describe both physical actions (e.g., dancing) and abstract qualities (e.g., handling a situation gracefully).