優 美(ゆうび)

ゆうび

na-adjective, noun

graceful; elegant; refined

1. graceful; elegant; refined

Describes something that is beautiful in a gentle, flowing, and refined way. Implies sophistication and delicacy, often used for movements, appearance, art, and music.

優美(ゆうび)な踊(おど)りに見(み)とれた。

I was captivated by the graceful dance.

その建物(たてもの)は優美(ゆうび)な曲線(きょくせん)で知(し)られている。

That building is known for its elegant curves.

バレエダンサーの優美(ゆうび)な動(うご)きには、長年(ながねん)の訓練(くんれん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。

The graceful movements of a ballet dancer require years of training.

Emphasizes a gentle, flowing kind of beauty, as opposed to more striking or bold forms of beauty. Compare with 華麗(かれい) (splendid, gorgeous), which implies showiness, and 上品(じょうひん) (refined), which focuses on good taste.

Common collocations

優美(ゆうび)な姿(すがた) — a graceful figure
優美(ゆうび)な旋律(せんりつ) — an elegant melody
優美(ゆうび)な動(うご)き — graceful movement
優美(ゆうび)な曲線(きょくせん) — elegant curves

general

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