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Meaning of the word graceful in English

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graceful

US /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/
UK /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/
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Adjective

1.

having or showing grace or elegance

Example:
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The ballerina performed a graceful pirouette.
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She moved with a graceful ease.
Synonym:
elegantfluidnimblepoisedsupple
2.

polite, kind, and pleasant, especially in a difficult situation

Example:
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He made a graceful exit from the awkward conversation.
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It was a graceful way to decline the offer without offending anyone.
Synonym:
courteouspolitetactfuldiplomaticurbane
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