gracefully
adverb/ˈɡreɪsfəli/
Frequency rank: #10,281 most common English word
Meaning
in a smooth, elegant, and controlled manner.
Example sentence
The dancer moved gracefully across the stage, captivating everyone in the audience.
Synonyms & related words
- elegantly
- smoothly
- beautifully
- fluidly
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