graceful

Definition

  • adjective: moving in a smooth and attractive way
  • adjective: displaying 'grace' in form or action
  • synonyms: attic, ciceronian, daedalian

Examples

  • She has aged 'gracefully'. [=she has continued to be healthy and young looking as she has gotten older]

  • She was a 'graceful' young woman with delicate features.

  • There was no 'graceful' way to say no to their offer.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's truly brilliant! (SCREAMS) (LAUGHING) I see your time in the dungeons has made you no less graceful, Loki. LOKI: You lied to me. I'm impressed. I'm glad you're pleased. Now, do as you promised. And take us (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World