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Gymnasts are graceful?

Hi,

Does it make sense to say that gymnasts are 'graceful' as opposed to body builders who are burly? Maybe they are 'lean' or 'slender'? What is the correct choice of words?

Thanks!
  

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'Graceful' is a good choice, I think—but it refers to movement, not to body type. Many gymnasts are not lean or slender at all: it depends on the sport.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Graceful' is a good choice, I think—but it refers to movement, not to body type.
  • Many gymnasts are not lean or slender at all: it depends on the sport.
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'Graceful' is a good choice, I think—but it refers to movement, not to body type. Many gymnasts are not lean or slender at all: it depends on the sport.
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