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grazil

gracile, slender and delicate

adjective gra-TSEEL Rare
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Origin: from Latin gracilis

Usage Note

Grazil describes a build or form that is slim, lightly structured, and elegant — the opposite of stämmig. It is common in descriptions of dancers, birds, or fine decorative objects and carries a positive, aesthetically appreciative tone.

Examples

"Die grazile Balletttänzerin bewegte sich wie schwebend über die Bühne."

Natural Translation

The slender ballet dancer moved across the stage as if floating.

Literal Translation

The gracile ballet dancer moved as if floating across the stage.

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