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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++grace·ful /ˈɡreɪsfəl/ ●●○ adjective  1 GRACEFULmoving in a smooth and attractive way, or having an attractive shape or form 优美的,优雅的,雅致的 Her movements were graceful and elegant. 她举手投足优雅而高贵。 The branches formed a graceful curve. 那些树枝形成一条优美的曲线。2 POLITEbehaving in a polite and pleasant way 优雅得体的,体面的 Her father was a quiet man with graceful manners. 她父亲沉默寡言,彬彬有礼。gracefully adverb She rose gracefully to her feet. 她优雅地站起身来。gracefulness noun [uncountable]
Examples from the Corpus
gracefulGraceful; she was so graceful.a graceful acceptance of defeatGwyneth Paltrow is wonderful in the film, tall, graceful and elegant.In recent years these graceful birds have been seen again in increasing numbers.a graceful dancerHis face seemed so pale against the dark of her graceful, delicate hand.Feel graceful, elegant and composed as you do them.The graceful flourish of his handwriting contrasted oddly with the fractured grammar and exotic spelling of his prose.He had relaxed, graceful poses, big as he was.graceful silk flowersDo the postures in graceful slow motion with each exercise leading into the next.Nearby, the bright and graceful span known as the Bridge of Lions carries traffic from Anastasia Island into town.He sketched her quickly, with a few graceful strokes of his pen.
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graceful
graceful /ˈɡreɪsfəl/ adjective
1. moving in a smooth and attractive way, or having an attractive shape or form:
    Her movements were graceful and elegant.
    The branches formed a graceful curve.
2. behaving in a polite and pleasant way:
    Her father was a quiet man with graceful manners.
—gracefully adverb:
    She rose gracefully to her feet.
—gracefulness noun [uncountable]


grace·fulBrE /ˈɡreɪsfl/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɡreɪsfl/ 🔊 adjectivemoving in a controlled, attractive way or having a smooth, attractive form 优美的;优雅的;雅致的The dancers were all tall and graceful. 这些舞蹈演员都个子高高的,动作十分优雅。🔊🔊He gave a graceful bow to the audience. 他优雅地向观众鞠了一躬。🔊🔊the graceful curves of the hills连绵起伏的丘陵美景polite and kind in your behaviour, especially in a difficult situation (尤指在困境中)得体的,有风度的His father had always taught him to be graceful in defeat. 他父亲总是教导他输了也要有风度。🔊🔊 grace·ful·ly BrE /ˈɡreɪsfəli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɡreɪsfəli/ 🔊 adverbThe cathedral's white towers climb gracefully into the sky. 大教堂白色的塔楼优雅庄重地耸入云霄。🔊🔊I think we should just give in gracefully. 我认为我们应该大大方方地认输。🔊🔊 grace·ful·ness BrE /ˈɡreɪsflnəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɡreɪsflnəs/ 🔊 noun [uncountable]