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GRACELESSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gracelessly mean?
• GRACELESSLY (adverb)
The adverb GRACELESSLY has 2 senses:
1. without grace; rigidly
2. in a graceless manner
Familiarity information: GRACELESSLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without grace; rigidly
Synonyms:
gracelessly; ungracefully; ungraciously; woodenly
Context example:
they moved woodenly
Pertainym:
graceless (lacking social polish)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a graceless manner
Context example:
she moves rather gracelessly
Antonym:
gracefully (in a graceful manner)
Pertainym:
graceless (lacking graciousness)
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