gracefully
Gracefully (adverb) means In a smooth, elegant, or dignified way. Example: “She accepted the criticism gracefully instead of arguing back.”
How to use gracefully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe adverb form of graceful — doing something smoothly, elegantly, or with good grace.
Word forms
more gracefully comparative, most gracefully superlative
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She accepted the criticism _____ instead of arguing back.
Etymology
From graceful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for gracefully
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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.