German word

anmutend

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanmuːtənt/

Meaning

  • adjectivegraceful

Example

Die anmutende Tänzerin bewegte sich elegant.

The graceful dancer moved elegantly.

Illustration for anmutend (graceful)

More examples

Das anmutende Porträt verlieh der Ausstellung Tiefe.

The graceful portrait lent depth to the exhibition.

Core concept

A graceful form or gesture quietly wins approval through its pleasing appearance and manner.

Common phrases

  • eine anmutende Geste

    a graceful gesture

  • anmutender Ausdruck

    graceful expression

  • anmutendes Lächeln

    graceful smile

Similar words

anmutig: Calmly graceful in posture, movement, or bearing.
graziös: Light, supple, and graceful in physical movement.
elegant: Sophisticated and tasteful in appearance or behavior.

Definition in German

Es bewirkt einen Eindruck von Anmut oder Gefälligkeit.

Word origin

The ending -end marks anmutend as the present participle of anmuten, literally describing what gives an observer a particular impression.

Usage tips

  • The related verb anmuten uses a dative experiencer, as in Das mutet ihm seltsam an, while anmutend itself functions as an adjective.

Opposites

  • abstoßendrepulsiveadjective
  • hässlichuglyadjective

Related words

  • anmutenseemverb
  • Anmutgracenoun
  • anmutiggracefuladjective

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