The difference between Elegant and Graceful

When used as adjectives, elegant means characterised by or exhibiting elegance, whereas graceful means having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.


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  1. Elegant as an adjective:

    Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

  2. Elegant as an adjective:

    Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.

    Examples:

    "an elegant solution"

  3. Elegant as an adjective (Ireland, colloquial, archaic):

    Fine; doing well.

  1. Graceful as an adjective:

    Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.

    Examples:

    "She is a graceful dancer."

  2. Graceful as an adjective (computing):

    Gradual and non-disruptive.

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