gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; honourable (e.g. death); noble; gallant; brave; manly; sportsmanlike
潔い態度で頭を下げた。
He bowed graciously.
あの選手の引退の仕方は潔かった。
That player's retirement was graceful.
彼女は潔く負けを認めた。
She graciously acknowledged her defeat.