sink gracefully

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to go down below the surface of water in a smooth, controlled way

gracefullyVERB + gracefully

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sink

Examples (10)

  • The majestic ship, though wounded, seemed to sink gracefully into the ocean's embrace.
  • We watched the submarine sink gracefully beneath the waves, beginning its silent journey.
  • The sun appeared to sink gracefully below the horizon, painting the sky in fiery colors.
  • The expert diver arched her back and managed to sink gracefully into the pool with barely a splash.
  • As the play ended, the stage scenery of the galleon sank gracefully out of sight.
  • He dropped the smooth stone into the pond, and it sank gracefully, leaving widening ripples.
  • The old warship will be scuttled and is expected to sink gracefully to create an artificial reef.
  • The autumn leaf landed on the still water and then sank gracefully to the lake floor.
  • On the sonar display, we observed the wreckage sinking gracefully towards the seabed.
  • A perfect soufflé should rise high and not sink gracefully back into the dish.