graceful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Moving or conducted in a pleasing or elegant manner.

  - "The ballerina danced gracefully."
  - "The sun sets gracefully behind the mountains."

• Adjective

  Showing politeness and consideration.

  - "She showed great grace in the face of adversity."
  - "His demeanor was always graceful and composed."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780115"

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Antonyms

clumsy , graceless

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with graceful
brave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of graceful that leads to same result
graceful , gracefuller , gracefullest , gracefully , gracefulness , gracefulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'grace' meaning 'pleasing, charming', or Latin 'gratia' meaning 'favor, kindness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grace period' refers to a period of time during which a debtor is given extra time to pay a debt without incurring penalties.

2. The term 'grace note' in music refers to a small, decorative note added to a melody to enhance its beauty.

3. In ancient Greece, the goddess Aphrodite was often depicted as graceful and beautiful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Poise: A state of balance and stability, often used to describe a person or object that is graceful and confident.

2. Elegance: A sense of refinement and sophistication, often used to describe things that are graceful and stylish.

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Culture

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Graceful is often associated with beauty, elegance, and poise. In literature, it is a common descriptor of characters, settings, and actions. In art, graceful forms are often depicted in sculptures and paintings. In music, grace notes are small, decorative notes added to a melody.

How to Memorize "graceful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ballerina dancing gracefully in a ballet performance. Imagine her fluid movements, graceful expressions, and elegant costumes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'graceful' with words like 'beautiful', 'elegant', 'poised', and 'refined'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Graceful is a Gift' to remember the meaning of the word.

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