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graceful
Describing a harmonious, elegant, and aesthetically pleasing movement or appearance. It is often used for the movements of people or animals.
Die Ballerina bewegte sich anmutig und leichtfüßig über die Bühne.
The ballerina moved gracefully and lightly across the stage.
The adjective 'anmutig' (graceful) is derived from the noun 'die Anmut' (grace), which means grace or elegance. If you know the noun, you can easily work out the meaning of the adjective.
Ihre Bewegungen waren voller Anmut und Eleganz.
Her movements were full of grace and elegance.
'Anmutig' (graceful) primarily describes the manner of a movement. It is frequently used for dancing, walking, or the movements of animals such as cats or swans.
Die Katze sprang anmutig vom Schrank auf den Boden.
The cat jumped gracefully from the cabinet onto the floor.
'Anmutig' (graceful) belongs more to written language or an elevated style. It is used less often in everyday colloquial speech.
Sie beschrieb die Landschaft mit anmutigen Worten.
She described the landscape with graceful words.
elegant
'elegant' and 'anmutig' can both describe a beautiful appearance or movement. 'elegant' is broader and fits well with clothing, people, style, and also movements. 'anmutig' especially describes soft, harmonious, and beautiful movements or a refined appearance. It is often used for dance, sports, animals, or a calm posture. When it is about clothing and style, 'elegant' is more natural. When the movement itself is the focus, 'anmutig' is more precise.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich anmutig über die Bühne.
The dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
Mein Vater sah im dunklen Anzug elegant aus.
My father looked elegant in the dark suit.