elegantly
adverb/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
Frequency rank: #13,437 most common English word
Meaning
in a graceful and stylish manner
Example sentence
She moved elegantly across the dance floor, drawing everyone's attention.
Synonyms & related words
- gracefully
- smoothly
- stylishly
- beautifully
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