Gracile
adjective
Gracile describes something that is slender and elegant in form.
The dancer's gracile movements captivated the audience.
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Neutral
gracile figure, gracile limbs, gracile style
adjective
Gracile can also refer to organisms, especially in biology, that have a slender or light build compared to their more robust counterparts.
The gracile bone structure of the bird allowed it to fly with agility.
Usage tips
Technical
gracile species, gracile anatomy, gracile design
adjective
Gracile describes something that is slender and elegant in form.
The dancer's gracile movements captivated the audience.
Usage tips
Neutral
gracile figure, gracile limbs, gracile style
adjective
Gracile can also refer to organisms, especially in biology, that have a slender or light build compared to their more robust counterparts.
The gracile bone structure of the bird allowed it to fly with agility.
Usage tips
Technical
gracile species, gracile anatomy, gracile design
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
'Gracile' can describe ideas that are refined or subtly intricate.
The artist’s gracile style impressed the critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Artistic Expression
Using 'gracile' to describe a piece of artwork conveys elegance.
The gracile sculpture stood elegantly in the gallery.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Nuance
Be mindful that 'gracile' implies fragility, not just slenderness.
Her gracile health raised concerns among her family.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
'Gracile' can describe ideas that are refined or subtly intricate.
The artist’s gracile style impressed the critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Artistic Expression
Using 'gracile' to describe a piece of artwork conveys elegance.
The gracile sculpture stood elegantly in the gallery.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Nuance
Be mindful that 'gracile' implies fragility, not just slenderness.
Her gracile health raised concerns among her family.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
'Gracile' can describe ideas that are refined or subtly intricate.
The artist’s gracile style impressed the critics.
Pro Tip 2/3Artistic Expression
Using 'gracile' to describe a piece of artwork conveys elegance.
The gracile sculpture stood elegantly in the gallery.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Nuance
Be mindful that 'gracile' implies fragility, not just slenderness.
Her gracile health raised concerns among her family.
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