gracefully
Translation
gracefully, elegantly, poisedly
Examples
She danced gracefully across the stage.
She danced gracefully across the stage.
He handled the difficult situation gracefully.
He handled the difficult situation gracefully.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) gracefully to do (sth.) gracefully She danced gracefully.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elegantly, smoothly; Antonyms: awkwardly, clumsily
Etymology
From 'grace' + '-ful' (full of) + '-ly' (adverb suffix). Literally, 'in a way that is full of grace'.
Memory Tips
Picture a graceful swan moving smoothly across the water.