graceful

• Beschreibt Bewegungen, Formen oder Verhalten, die fließend, elegant und anmutig sind und dadurch ästhetisch ansprechend wirken.

Describes movement, form, or behavior that is smooth, elegant, and pleasing.

1. Elegant in movementB1formal

   Moving in a smooth, controlled, and attractive way.

   Anmutig

   • The ballet dancer was incredibly graceful on stage.
   • She made a graceful bow after her performance.
   • The swan's graceful glide across the lake was mesmerizing.

   Synonymeagileelegantflowingfluidlithenaturalnimblepoisedsmoothsupple

   Antonymeawkwardclumsygracelessstiffungainly

2. Pleasant and politeB2formal

   Behaving in a polite, kind, and socially smooth manner.

   Zuvorkommend

   • He gave a graceful apology for his mistake.
   • Her graceful acceptance of the award impressed everyone.
   • They handled the difficult situation with a graceful attitude.

   Synonymecivilcourteousgraciousmannerlypolishedpoliterefinedsuavetactfulurbane

   Antonymeboorishdiscourteousimpoliterudeuncouth

3. Aesthetically pleasingB1formal

   Having a beautiful shape, form, or design.

   Anmutig

   • The building has a graceful, sweeping curve.
   • The vase has a graceful, slender neck.
   • The garden's graceful layout was admired by all visitors.

   Synonymebeautifulelegantflowingfluidlovelyrefinedshapelysmooth

   Antonymeawkwardclumsygracelessinelegantungracefulunrefined