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 clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Bring a littlejoy to everyheart Little doyou know andyet it's true That l'm mightyproudofyou Little wooden feet andbest ofall Little wooden seat in caseyou fall Oh-ho! How graceful! My little Woodenhead Cleo, meet Pinocchio. Say, ''How do you do?'' Say hello to Figaro. (..)
    1940 Pinocchio