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χάρη
‘Χάρη’ describes a smooth, elegant, and seemingly effortless quality of movement or form. It is a dynamic beauty, less about static proportion and more about fluidity and poise. The term can also mean 'favor', but in aesthetics it specifically points to this quality of graceful bearing.
Examples in context
Η μπαλαρίνα κινήθηκε με απόλυτη χάρη στη σκηνή.
The ballerina moved with absolute grace on stage.
Ακόμα και τα απλά έπιπλα είχαν μια ιδιαίτερη χάρη.
Even the simple furniture had a special grace.
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