Synonyms for

Gracefully

Verb / ˈgreɪsfʌli: / Another word for gracefully — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

ungraciously ungracefully gracelessly graciously

Synonyms by register

Formal

elegantly poisedly deftly adroitly

Informal

smoothly nicely skillfully slickly

Literary

ethereally serenely

Antonyms

clumsily awkwardly ungracefully crudely roughly blunderingly

Common collocations

  • move gracefully
  • dance gracefully
  • fall gracefully
  • bow gracefully
  • land gracefully
  • speak gracefully
  • age gracefully

Word family

noun grace
adjective graceful
adverb gracefully

Usage note

This adverb describes movement or action performed with elegance and beauty. It's often used to describe dancing, physical movements, or even a smooth transition.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The ballerina twirled gracefully across the stage.
  2. 2. The swan glided gracefully across the pond.
  3. 3. The tree branches swayed gracefully in the wind.
  4. 4. The vase fell gracefully to the ground without breaking.
  5. 5. The gymnast landed gracefully after her routine.

Quotes

  • 1. "The only way to do anything is to do it gracefully." - Duke Ellington
  • 2. "Acting is a way of living out one's insanity in a socially acceptable way." - Graceful
  • 3. "Beauty, strength, youth, are flowers but fading seen; Duty, faith, love, are roots, and evergreen." - Graceful

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