gracile

[ˈɡreɪsaɪl]

gracile Definition

• 1. slender and graceful in build or movement
• 2. delicate or light

Using gracile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gracile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The gazelle is a gracile animal, able to move quickly and gracefully.

• Example

  Her fingers were long and gracile, perfect for playing the piano.

• Example

  The dancer's movements were incredibly gracile and fluid.

gracile Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gracile

• slender
• graceful
• lithe
• willowy
• svelte

Antonyms for gracile

• clumsy
• awkward
• stocky

Phrases with gracile

• gracile bird

  a bird with a slender and delicate build

  Example

  The hummingbird is a gracile bird, able to hover in mid-air with its wings beating rapidly.

• gracile plant

  a plant with a slender and delicate appearance

  Example

  The fern is a gracile plant, with thin fronds that sway gently in the breeze.

• gracile figure

  a person with a slender and graceful build

  Example

  The model had a gracile figure, with long legs and a slender waist.

Origins of gracile

from Latin 'gracilis', meaning 'slender'

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Summary: gracile in Brief

'Gracile' [ˈɡreɪsaɪl] refers to a slender and graceful build or movement, as well as delicate or light features. It can describe animals, plants, and people, such as 'The gazelle is a gracile animal,' 'The fern is a gracile plant,' and 'The model had a gracile figure.' Synonyms include 'slender,' 'graceful,' 'lithe,' 'willowy,' and 'svelte.'