graceful

Alternative forms

• gracefull (archaic)

Etymology

From Middle English graceful; equivalent to grace +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/

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Adjective

graceful (comparative more graceful, superlative most graceful)

1. Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
   • 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 1, in The China Governess‎:

     The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. […]  The bed was the most extravagant piece.  Its graceful cane halftester rose high towards the cornice and was so festooned in carved white wood that the effect was positively insecure, as if the great couch were trimmed with icing sugar.

   She is a graceful dancer.

Etymology

From grace +‎ -ful.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡraːsful/

Adjective

graceful

1. (rare, Late ME) Giving grace; grace-inducing.
2. (rare, Late ME) nice, kindly