graceful synonyms

graceful

modif.

  1. Said of movement

    lissome, supple, limber, agile, lithe, pliant, nimble, elastic, springy, easy, dexterous, adroit, smooth, controlled, balletic, sylphlike, light-footed, willowy, poised, practiced, skilled, rhythmic, sprightly, elegant.

    Antonyms awkward*, fumbling, stiff. *

  2. Said of objects or persons

    elegant, neat, well-proportioned, trim, balanced, well-turned, symmetrical, dainty, pretty, harmonious, beautiful, comely, seemly, handsome, fair, delicate, tasteful, slender, decorative, artistic, exquisite, statuesque.

    Antonyms ugly*, shapeless*, cumbersome. *

  3. Said of conduct

    cultured, seemly, becoming; see polite 1.

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