Gracefully — Definition & Meaning

What does gracefully mean?

adverb

Moving or done with a smooth, flowing motion; characterized by elegance and poise. Used to describe something that is done in a way that is pleasing and effortless.

Example

"She walked gracefully down the aisle, her long dress flowing behind her."

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Words that share this root

grace gracious graciousness gracile

What's another word for gracefully?

elegantly smoothly poisedly effortlessly graciously suavely

What's the opposite of gracefully?

clumsily awkwardly ungracefully

Rhymes with gracefully

grace place space face