anmutig
Translation
graceful, charming, elegant
Examples
Die Tänzerin bewegt sich sehr anmutig.
The dancer moves very gracefully.
Sie hat ein anmutiges Lächeln.
She has a graceful smile.
Grammar Patterns
predicative: to be + graceful Her movements are graceful.
attributive: graceful + noun She is a graceful woman.
Similar Words
Synonyms: graceful, elegant, charming; Antonyms: clumsy, awkward
Etymology
From 'an-' (prefix) + 'Mut' (spirit, mind) + '-ig' (suffix). It literally means 'appealing to the spirit'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a graceful animal. The phrase 'an animal's mood' has a similar sound to 'anmutig'.