graceful
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The sculpture became known as one of his landmark pieces, described by one critic as "Moore's finest achievement since the war, and probably the most graceful of all his works."
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
In a professional setting, like a networking event or gala, a graceful departure signals respect—whether it’s a quick “Wonderful to see you” or a subtle wave to the host.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Crockett, despite throwing very effective jabs, is less graceful when it comes to taking criticism.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026
Its opening sequence is both graceful and conspicuous; its exposition is entirely legible, yet so very charming that its plainness doesn’t matter one bit.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
His graceful, leaf-shaped ears tilted forward as though he could hear their hearts beating.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
Vocabulary lists containing graceful
Power Suffix: -ful
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A Single Shard
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