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graceful

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/ˈɡreɪsfəl/ · grace-ful

having an attractive beauty or charm, often in a smooth or elegant manner

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having an attractive beauty or charm, often in a smooth or elegant manner

دلکشی یا حسن کی ایک خاصیت جو نرم یا خوبصورت انداز میں ہوتی ہے

دلکش

dilkash

Synonyms

elegantlovelycharmingخوشنماشکیلحسین

Antonyms

clumsyawkwardungainlyبے وقوفبے ڈھنگبے ہنگم

Common Collocations

  • graceful movements
  • graceful manner
  • graceful dancer

Example Sentences

The ballerina moved across the stage with graceful elegance.

رقاصہ نے اسٹیج پر دلکش انداز میں حرکت کی。

Raqasa ne stage par dilkash andaaz mein harkat ki.

Her graceful demeanor made everyone feel at ease.

اس کی دلکش طرز عمل نے سب کو آرام دہ محسوس کرایا۔

Is ki dilkash tarz-e-amal ne sab ko aaram deh mehsoos karaya.

The swan glided gracefully across the lake.

ہنس جھیل پر دلکش انداز میں تیر رہا تھا۔

Hans jheel par dilkash andaaz mein tair raha tha.

Easily Confused With

grateful:Grateful refers to the feeling of thankfulness, whereas graceful relates to beauty and elegance.

Word Family

grace
nounنعمت
gracefulness
nounدلکشی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'graceful' as being like 'grace' combined with elegance.

Imagine a ballerina dancing gracefully across a stage.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنر مند کی مہارت دلکش ہوتی ہے

Hunarmand ki mahart dilkash hoti hai

The skill of an artist is graceful.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "gratia" — grace, favor

First known use: 14th century

The word 'graceful' comes from the 14th century and originally related to the quality of being pleasing or favorable in appearance.