gracefully

gracefully
(Roget's IV) modif.
Syn. lithely, agilely, harmoniously, daintily, nimbly, elegantly, trimly, symmetrically, beautifully, felicitously, delicately, tastefully, artistically, pliantly, easily, dexterously, smoothly, skillfully, fairly, adroitly, handsomely, rhythmically, exquisitely, neatly, sprucely, delightfully, charmingly, imaginatively, becomingly, suitably, fitly, sweetly, pleasingly, congruously, appropriately, happily, decoratively, prettily.
Ant. awkwardly, insipidly, grotesquely.

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