gracefully
0 antonyms and opposites of gracefully, grouped by meaning.
Adverb — In a smooth, elegant, or dignified way.
How to use gracefully
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
age gracefully
accept gracefully
bow out gracefully
Etymology
From graceful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Full origin of gracefully →Frequently asked questions
What does “gracefully” mean?
The word “gracefully” means in a smooth, elegant, or dignified way. In plain terms, the adverb form of graceful — doing something smoothly, elegantly, or with good grace.
How do you pronounce “gracefully”?
“Gracefully” is pronounced GRAYS-fuh-lee (/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “gracefully” in a sentence?
Here is “gracefully” used in a sentence: “She accepted the criticism gracefully instead of arguing back.”
What part of speech is “gracefully”?
“Gracefully” is an adverb.