gracefully

[ greys-fuh-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech:

   She is as strong and fit as one of those gracefully sleek and beautiful racehorses you see galloping toward the finish line.

   It's wise to coach children on how to gracefully handle being presented with an unwanted gift.

Other Words From

• non·grace·ful·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gracefully¹

graceful ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“A prolific genius ❤️ You have honored him gracefully and with devotion in so many ways. Thank you for sharing him through your eyes with all of us ❤️❤️❤️” said actor Ilana Glazer.

From Los Angeles Times

Beneath a floating canopy of lily pads in Cedar Lake, Canada, a swarm of western toad tadpoles glided gracefully through the water.

From BBC

He’s gracefully moved on — “obviously, I regret that it happened,” he says — but he still contends with invasions of his privacy.

From Los Angeles Times

As “A Real Pain” so gracefully explores, with family, it’s always something.

From Los Angeles Times

While the other members eat clouds of cotton candy Leon bought for them off a street vendor, Yoonchae poses gracefully under a gazebo featuring traditional Korean architecture.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adroitly
• beautifully
• delicately
• easily
• elegantly
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• neatly
• nimbly
• skillfully
• smoothly