How to Use graceful in a Sentence

graceful

adjective
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  • There was no graceful way to say no to their offer.
  • He has become a very graceful dancer.
  • His writing is clear and graceful.
  • She was a graceful young woman with delicate features.
  • Picture the arch of your foot, that graceful curve that spans from the ball to the heel.
    — Talene Appleton, menshealth.com, 2 June 2023
  • Soft and slightly wavy, this bob with windswept bangs has a retro and graceful look.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
  • As a florist rose, it was not bred to have a graceful shrubby form with easy-care traits.
    — Benjamin Whitacre, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The graceful way to handle this is to undertake a slow fade.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2023
  • The hip jerks, arm sweeps and knee lifts appeared graceful, but to her, the six women in front of her looked out of sync.
    — Maria Cramer, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Your graceful moves on the dancefloor will remain in our hearts.
    — Natalie Duddridge, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • King Charles’ wife smiled in the shot and struck a graceful pose — after all, she’s had practice with dance class!
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Wade into the water on the south end of the beach and take a swim with the graceful reptiles found gathering there.
    — Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2023
  • At least most that do, have stopped the heavy pruning that turned these graceful shrubs and small trees into sticks.
    — Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2023
  • More graceful are a trio of Chinese bronze vessels, two bought by Freer and one by the Meyers.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2022
  • The next checkpoint is across the Tilikum Crossing Bridge, a wide, graceful expanse that is one of the more earthquake-safe bridges in the city.
    — WIRED, 14 Sep. 2022
  • In the first snap, Jules showed off her aerial yoga skills, looking toned and graceful.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 12 July 2023
  • Turkeys aren’t the most graceful fliers and their large wings produce loud flapping.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The armchairs’ graceful frames don’t obstruct the view or flow between the living and dining rooms.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The actress looked so strong and graceful as worked her intense poses.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 19 July 2023
  • The process for the latter is less graceful than with other apps, however.
    — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The translation isn't as graceful, but S is for Street Sports, or something.
    — Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 19 June 2023
  • If resilience has movement, it can be seen in the graceful steps of the National Ballet of Ukraine dancers.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022
  • In towns all along the Riviera, graceful buildings from the turn-of-the-last-century line the harborfront — reminders of the belle époque.
    — Rick Steves, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022
  • She was also charmed by the Eagles' graceful logo, and Edelstein promised to send her some T-shirts.
    — Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The New Bridge, massive yet graceful, has mightily spanned the gorge since the 18th century.
    — Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2023
  • Patrice Bergeron mastered it all, even the graceful goodbye.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
  • Aside from the eye-catching sparkle, other highlights of the dress included sheer sleeves and its flowy and graceful A-line design.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2022
  • One of the most popular living room plants for decades have been graceful ficuses or figs, with their glossy leaves and light gray trunks.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The graceful curves of the device invite — require, even — caressing.
    — Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
  • The warm and graceful primary suite connects to a large walk-in closet and a deluxe bathroom with double sinks, a stall shower, and a Jacuzzi tub.
    — Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024

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