Appearance - Postures and Movements

Here you will learn some English words related to postures and movements such as "lithe", "clumsy", and "lumbering".

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graceful [adjective]

moving or behaving in an elegant, pleasing, and attractive way

Ex: With a graceful bow , the actor thanked the audience for their applause at the end of the play .
coordinated [adjective]

being capable of using a set of muscles to perform a single task

Ex: A coordinated swimmer moves gracefully through the water .
deft [adjective]

having quick and skillful movements

Ex: She was a deft seamstress , stitching intricate patterns with precision .
languid [adjective]

moving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner

Ex: The dancer 's movements were languid , flowing seamlessly from one pose to the next .
lithe [adjective]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

Ex: The lithe dancer glided across the stage with effortless grace .
loose-limbed [adjective]

(of a person) moving in a relaxed way, and not stiff

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nimble [adjective]

quick and light in movement or action

Ex: The nimble fingers of the pianist danced across the keys .
supple [adjective]

physically capable of bending, stretching, or moving freely without stiffness

Ex: His supple joints made climbing easy .
ungainly [adjective]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

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uncoordinated [adjective]

incapable of moving one's muscles together with ease

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lumbering [adjective]

moving slowly or in an awkward way because of being heavy

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graceless [adjective]

moving in an awkward or clumsy way, without smoothness or visual appeal

Ex: She stumbled in a graceless attempt to bow .
clumsy [adjective]

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

Ex: Her clumsy attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd .
awkward [adjective]

moving uncomfortably in a way that lacks grace and confidence

Ex: The dance routine they had practiced for weeks fell apart in an awkward mess during the performance .
fluid [adjective]

having the ability to flow or move smoothly without interruption or obstruction

Ex: The artist 's brushstrokes were fluid , creating a seamless blend of colors .
balletic [adjective]

describing a graceful and refined movement, posture or gesture that is similar to the movements performed in ballet dance

Ex: The martial artist 's balletic kicks combined power with beauty .
wooden [adjective]

stiff, awkward, or lacking natural ease and fluidity, especially in body movement or facial expression

Ex: She walked with a wooden gait after the injury .
gawky [adjective]

awkward or ungraceful in movement or appearance, particularly due to being tall

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