French word

gracieusement

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁasjøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbgracefully

Example

Elle a dansé gracieusement.

She danced gracefully.

Illustration for gracieusement (gracefully)

More examples

Elle marche gracieusement dans le parc.

She walks gracefully in the park.

Core concept

A poised movement or manner that flows smoothly and shows controlled elegance.

Common phrases

  • marcher gracieusement

    walk gracefully

  • parler gracieusement

    speak gracefully

  • se tenir gracieusement

    carry oneself gracefully

Similar words

élégamment: In a refined and graceful manner.
doucement: Gently, with restrained force.
délicatement: With delicate, careful handling.

Definition in French

D'une manière gracieuse, élégante et souvent fluide, applicable aux mouvements et au comportement.

Word origin

Gracieusement is formed from gracieux with the adverbial suffix -ment, while gracieux ultimately comes from Latin gratiosus through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Gracieusement usually follows the verb it modifies, as in Elle a dansé gracieusement.

Other meanings

  • graciouslyadverb
  • free of chargeadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • gracieuxgracefuladjective
  • gracieusegracefuladjective

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