gracefulness
Translation
gracefulness, elegance, poise
Examples
Her gracefulness was admired by everyone.
Her gracefulness was admired by everyone.
He moved with surprising gracefulness.
He moved with surprising gracefulness.
Grammar Patterns
the gracefulness of (sb./sth.) the quality of being graceful in (sb./sth.) The gracefulness of her movements was captivating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elegance, poise; Antonyms: clumsiness, awkwardness
Etymology
From 'graceful' + '-ness' (a suffix forming nouns denoting a state or condition). The state of being graceful.
Memory Tips
The '-ness' suffix turns an adjective ('graceful') into a noun describing the quality or state of being that adjective.