graceful

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɡreɪsfl/ AmE /ˈɡreɪsfl/

adjective en → es

1 MOVEMENT [attributive or predicative] B1

moving in a smooth and elegant way

elegante, grácil

  • a graceful movement

Collocations graceful dancer · graceful movements

  • She moved gracefully across the stage.

    Ella se movió grácilmente por el escenario.

2 APPEARANCE [attributive or predicative] B1

having a neat and attractive appearance

elegante, pulcro/a

  • a graceful person

Collocations graceful posture · graceful appearance

  • He has a very graceful and neat appearance.

    Él tiene una apariencia muy elegante y pulcra.

1 BEHAVIOR [attributive or predicative] B2

behaving in a polite and considerate way

educado, cortés

  • a graceful manner

Collocations graceful manners · graceful behavior

  • She always behaves in a very graceful and polite way.

    Siempre se comporta de una manera muy educada y cortés.