Gracefully

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪsfəli/

Definitions of gracefully

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner or degree

Example Sentences

A1 She danced gracefully at the party.

A2 The cat jumped gracefully onto the table.

B1 The gymnast landed gracefully after her routine.

B2 The ballerina moved gracefully across the stage.

C1 The swan glided gracefully across the lake.

C2 The figure skater performed her routine gracefully and flawlessly.

Examples of gracefully in a Sentence

formal She gracefully glided across the dance floor, captivating everyone with her elegant movements.

informal He gracefully dodged the incoming tackle, showing off his agility on the football field.

slang The skateboarder gracefully nailed a perfect kickflip, impressing everyone at the skate park.

figurative Despite facing numerous obstacles, she handled the situation gracefully, maintaining her composure throughout.

Grammatical Forms of gracefully

• past tense: gracefully
• plural: gracefully
• comparative: more gracefully
• superlative: most gracefully
• present tense: gracefully
• future tense: will gracefully
• perfect tense: have gracefully
• continuous tense: gracefully
• singular: gracefully
• positive degree: graceful
• infinitive: to gracefully
• gerund: gracefully
• participle: gracefully

Origin and Evolution of gracefully

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gracefully' originated from the Middle English word 'gracefulliche' which was derived from the Old French word 'graceus'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gracefully' has retained its essence of elegance and poise, but its usage has expanded to encompass a broader range of actions and behaviors beyond just physical movements.