graceful

/ˈɡreɪsfəl/
adjective
  1. Moving in a smooth, controlled, and attractive way.
    • The cat made a graceful leap from the table to the windowsill.
    • Her graceful movements in the swimming pool impressed the coach.
    • The ballet dancer was so graceful that she seemed to float across the stage.
  2. Having a pleasing and elegant shape or design.
    • The old bridge is known for its graceful arches over the river.
    • The building had a graceful curved roof that reminded people of a bird's wing.
    • She wore a graceful dress that flowed beautifully in the wind.
  3. Behaving in a polite, kind, and dignified way, especially in difficult situations.
    • He made a graceful apology for his mistake, and everyone accepted it.
    • Even after losing the game, she was graceful and congratulated the winner.
    • It is important to be graceful when receiving criticism at work.
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