Gracefulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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gracefulness

[ ˈɡreɪsfəlnəs ]

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in dance

Gracefulness is the quality of being graceful, elegant, and smooth in movement, especially in dance.

Synonyms

elegance, fluidity, poise

Examples of usage

She moved across the stage with gracefulness and poise.
The ballet dancer's gracefulness captivated the audience.

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in behavior

Gracefulness can also refer to a pleasant and polite way of behaving.

Synonyms

charm, courtesy, politeness

Examples of usage

Her gracefulness at the dinner party impressed everyone.
He handled the difficult situation with gracefulness.

Translations

Translations of the word "gracefulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 graça

🇮🇳 अनुग्रह

🇩🇪 Anmut

🇮🇩 keanggunan

🇺🇦 грація

🇵🇱 wdzięk

🇯🇵 優雅 (ゆうが)

🇫🇷 grâce

🇪🇸 gracia

🇹🇷 zarafet

🇰🇷 우아함

🇸🇦 رشاقة

🇨🇿 půvab

🇸🇰 pôvab

🇨🇳 优雅 (yōuyǎ)

🇸🇮 milina

🇮🇸 fágun

🇰🇿 сұлулық

🇬🇪 მოწიწებულობა

🇦🇿 incəlik

🇲🇽 gracia

Word origin

The word 'gracefulness' originated from the Middle English word 'grace' combined with the suffix '-ful'. It has been used since the 15th century to describe the quality of being graceful or elegant. The concept of gracefulness has been admired throughout history in various forms of art, dance, and behavior.