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grace·ful
 graceful
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- pronunciation:
- greIs
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
When something is graceful, it is beautiful in the way it moves or acts.
Fred is a graceful dancer.Ashley tries to look graceful when she skates, but she falls down a lot.
- synonyms:
- charming, lovely
- antonyms:
- awkward, clumsy
- similar words:
- agile, attractive, delightful, smooth
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| related words: |
beautiful, lovely |
| derivations: |
gracefully (adv.), gracefulness (n.) |
The word graceful
contains the following part:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
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