Learn how to use the comparative “more graceful” and superlative “most graceful” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “graceful”?

The comparative form of “graceful” is “more graceful”.

Example

She dances more gracefully than anyone I know.

Example

The swan glided more gracefully across the water than any other bird.

What is the superlative form of “graceful”?

The superlative form of “graceful” is “most graceful”.

Example

Among all the dancers, she is the most graceful.

Example

The gazelle moved the most gracefully of all the animals in the savannah.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "graceful" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more graceful" and "most graceful" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of gracefulness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Graceful" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more graceful”

more elegant

Used to describe something that is more refined or stylish.

Example

Her dress was more elegant than the others at the party.

more poised

Used to indicate that someone carries themselves with more grace and composure.

Example

The ballerina was more poised than the other dancers on stage.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most graceful”

most elegant

Used to describe something that is the most refined or stylish.

Example

The royal wedding was the most elegant event of the year.

most poised

Used to indicate that someone carries themselves with the most grace and composure.

Example

The actress was the most poised person in the room.

Using than with comparative “more graceful”

When using the comparative form "more graceful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She dances more gracefully than anyone I know." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of gracefulness in her dancing is higher than the level of gracefulness in anyone else's dancing.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more graceful” and “most graceful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Dancing

  Her ballet performance was more graceful than the others.

  Her ballet performance was more graceful than the others.

• 2. Animals

  The swan glided the most gracefully across the lake.

  The swan glided the most gracefully across the lake.

• 3. Fashion

  Her outfit was the most graceful at the fashion show.

  Her outfit was the most graceful at the fashion show.

• 4. Manners

  She handled the situation more gracefully than anyone else.

  She handled the situation more gracefully than anyone else.