graceful

Example Sentences

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Only a few years ago, he was a mystery, this international big man from Paris with an ectomorphic frame, graceful moves and a gentle, looping teardrop of a jump shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Seligman, Ariz., and Oatman, Ariz. And the single, graceful bridge that is centered upon the land’s backdrop mountain range closely resembles Pasadena’s own Colorado Street Bridge, although there’s no roaring waterfall next to the original.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Ward conceded "there are more graceful ways you can do that".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Crockett, despite throwing very effective jabs, is less graceful when it comes to taking criticism.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Nok's older brother and her sisters also shared those traits, but they looked like their mother, too: slim as herons, with long limbs and graceful fingers.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat