英語

graceful

gb/ɡɹˈeɪsfəl/ us/ɡɹˈeɪsfəl/
B1 英語
~ 3300
語義
0件の語義
adjective B1 property
1

Having smooth, attractive movement

Moving or looking in a way that is smooth and beautiful.

用法パターン: [someone/something] is graceful
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'graceful' with 'gracious'. 'Graceful' refers to beauty of movement or form, while 'gracious' refers to kindness or politeness.
類義語
elegant (Often suggests stylishness and refinement, not just movement.) | fluid (Emphasizes smoothness and ease of movement.)
対義語
clumsy (Suggests awkward or uncoordinated movement.) | awkward (Implies lacking skill or ease in movement.)
コロケーション
graceful movements |graceful dancer |graceful curve |graceful posture |graceful lines
テーマ
appearance |art |daily life |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
例文
  • The ballerina's graceful steps captivated the audience.
  • He made a graceful turn around the corner.
  • The swan glided across the lake in a graceful manner.
  • Her handwriting was neat and graceful.
  • The cat leapt gracefully onto the wall.
学習者向け例文
  • The girl is graceful when she dances.
  • The bird moves in a graceful way.
  • He has a graceful smile.
  • The boat moves graceful on the water.
adjective B2 property
2

Showing politeness and tact

Being polite and respectful, especially when it is difficult.

用法パターン: [someone] is graceful in [situation]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical grace; here it refers to social manners, not movement.
類義語
gracious (Very close in meaning but often broader, including generosity and kindness.) | courteous (Focuses on formal politeness.)
対義語
rude (Lacking politeness or respect.) | tactless (Lacking sensitivity in dealing with others.)
コロケーション
graceful acceptance |graceful exit |graceful reply
テーマ
emotions |social |communication |relationships |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She made a graceful exit from the conversation.
  • He accepted the criticism in a graceful way.
  • Her graceful handling of the situation impressed everyone.
学習者向け例文
  • He was graceful when he lost the game.
  • She made a graceful answer to a hard question.
  • The man was graceful when he said goodbye.
文法
辞書形
graceful
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪsfəl/
US/ɡɹˈeɪsfəl/
音節・強勢
grace - ful (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (grace)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: graceful
関連語
Core family
grace noun B1 gracefully adverb B2
Related words
gracefulness noun C1 gracious adjective B1 graciously adverb
Negative and opposite forms
ungraceful adjective ungracefully adverb graceless adjective
Advanced or less common
graciousness noun gracelessness noun
表現

graceful exit

1
/ɡɹˈeɪsfəl ˈɛksɪt/
fixed phrase

Polite and tactful departure

Leaving a place or situation in a polite and respectful way.

例文
  • She made a graceful exit before the meeting became too heated.
  • He found a way to make a graceful exit from the awkward conversation.

age gracefully

1
/ˈeɪd͡ʒ ɡɹˈeɪsfəli/
fixed phrase

get older but stay attractive

To get older in a natural way, while still looking good and acting calm and confident.

例文
  • She has aged gracefully, still looking vibrant and confident.
  • She has chosen to age gracefully, without trying to hide every wrinkle.
  • They hope to age gracefully without worrying too much about wrinkles.
  • Many people admire actors who age gracefully and do not pretend to be young.
  • He is aging gracefully, staying healthy and positive in his seventies.

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