单词 | graceful |
释义 | graceful (greɪsfʊl ) 1. adjective Someone or something that is graceful moves in a smooth and controlled way which is attractive to watch. His movements were so graceful they seemed effortless. ...graceful ballerinas. Synonyms: elegant, easy, flowing, smooth gracefully adverb [ADVERB with verb] She stepped gracefully onto the stage. 2. adjective Something that is graceful is attractive because it has a pleasing shape or style. A graceful medieval cathedral. His handwriting, from earliest young manhood, was flowing and graceful. gracefully adverb [ADVERB adjective/-ed] She loved the gracefully high ceiling, with its white-painted cornice. 3. adjective If a person's behaviour is graceful, it is polite, kind, and pleasant, especially in a difficult situation. Aubrey could think of no graceful way to escape Corbet's company. He was charming, cheerful, and graceful under pressure. Synonyms: polite, mannerly, charming, gracious gracefully adverb [ADVERB with verb] We managed to decline gracefully. Translations: Chinese: 优美的 Japanese: 優美な |
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