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gracefully

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Adverb — In a smooth, elegant, or dignified way.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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.

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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.

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