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GRACEFULLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does gracefully mean?

• GRACEFULLY (adverb)
The adverb GRACEFULLY has 2 senses:

1. in a graceful manner
2. in a gracious or graceful manner

Familiarity information: GRACEFULLY used as an adverb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• GRACEFULLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a graceful manner

Context example:

she swooped gracefully

Antonym:

gracelessly (in a graceless manner)

Pertainym:

graceful (characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In a gracious or graceful manner

Synonyms:

graciously; gracefully

Context example:

he did not have a chance to grow up graciously

Antonym:

ungracefully (without grace; rigidly)

Pertainym:

graceful (suggesting taste, ease, and wealth)

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