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graceful

/ˈɡɹeɪs.fəl/
grace · ful
Adverb:gracefully
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• adjective

1

Having or showing elegance, smoothness, and ease in movement, form, or proportion.

Example

"The ballet dancer executed a graceful leap across the stage."

2

Characterized by tact, dignity, and courteous composure in behavior or social situations.

Example

"The retiring director made a graceful exit that allowed her successor to take the spotlight."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Graceful' refers to physical elegance, smoothness of movement, or dignified poise, whereas 'gracious' refers to kindness, courtesy, and generosity of spirit toward others.

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• Nearby Words

grabber
grabby
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graceless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'grace' (via Old French from Latin 'gratia', meaning favor, charm, or thanks) combined with the native English suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Graceful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/graceful
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