Added 30 September 2026
graceful
/ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adjective
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about graceful at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
She is a graceful dancer.
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Magnanimous, lacking arrogance or complaint; gracious.
The athlete's graceful acceptance of the controversial second-place finish won the admiration of the spectators.
- Gradual and non-disruptive.
Origin
From Middle English graceful. By surface analysis, grace + -ful.
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