grace
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in a manner that is characterized by elegance, smoothness, or a pleasing aesthetic
- The dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
- The swan glided gracefully on the surface of the lake.
- She bowed gracefully at the end of her performance.
- The cat leapt gracefully onto the windowsill.
- The leaves fell gracefully to the ground in the autumn breeze.
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in a way that shows maturity, courtesy, or noble restraint
- He gracefully accepted the committee's decision.
- She gracefully stepped aside to let someone else take the role.
- They lost the match gracefully, congratulating their opponents.
- The ambassador gracefully handled the tough questions.
- She gracefully declined the offer with a warm smile.
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