The ship sailed gracefully.
Meaning: This sentence describes the ship's movement as being elegant, smooth, and controlled, as if it were gliding through the water effortlessly.
Choice of Words: Sailed is a verb that means to travel on water in a boat or ship. Gracefully is an adverb that means in a smooth and elegant manner. This combination emphasizes the elegant and effortless movement of the ship as it travels through the water.
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