1. moving in a smooth, controlled, and attractive way
2. showing beauty of form or style; elegant
3. showing kindness and courtesy, especially in a difficult situation

Examples

• The ballet dancer moved across the stage in graceful leaps.
• She made a graceful exit from the awkward conversation.
• The swan glided across the lake with graceful movements.
• He accepted defeat with graceful dignity.
• The graceful arches of the cathedral impressed all visitors.
• Her graceful handling of the crisis earned everyone’s respect.
• The gymnast performed a graceful routine on the balance beam.