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For better or for worse, in 'The Last Savage,' I have dared to do away completely with fashionable dissonance, and in a modest way, I have endeavored to rediscover the nobility of gracefulness and the pleasure of sweetness.
Gian Carlo Menotti

Meaning of "gracefulness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRACEFULNESS

gracefulness  [ˈɡreɪsfʊlnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRACEFULNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gracefulness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRACEFULNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gracefulness

Gracefulness

Gracefulness, or being graceful, is the physical characteristic of displaying "grace", in the form of elegant movement, poise, or balance. The etymological root of grace is the Latin word gratia from gratus, meaning pleasing. Gracefulness has been described by reference to its being aesthetically pleasing. For example, Edmund Burke wrote: Gracefulness is an idea not very different from beauty; it consists of much the same things. Gracefulness is an idea belonging to posture and motion. In both these, to be graceful, it is requisite that there be no appearance of difficulty; there is required a small inflection of the body; and a composure of the parts in such a manner, as not to encumber each other, not to appear divided by sharp and sudden angles. In this ease, this roundness, this delicacy of attitude and motion, it is that all the magic of grace consists, and what is called its je ne sçai quoi; as will be obvious to any observer, who considers attentively the Venus de Medicis, the Antinous, or any statue generally allowed to be graceful in an high degree.

Definition of gracefulness in the English dictionary

The first definition of gracefulness in the dictionary is beauty of movement; smoothness and control. Other definition of gracefulness is beauty of style or form. Gracefulness is also politeness, kindness, and pleasantness, especially in a difficult situation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRACEFULNESS


carefulness
ˈkeəfʊlnɪs
faithfulness
ˈfeɪθfʊlnɪs
fearfulness
ˈfɪəfʊlnɪs
forcefulness
ˈfɔːsfʊlnɪs
forgetfulness
fəˈɡetfʊlnɪs
fruitfulness
ˈfruːtfʊlnɪs
fullness
ˈfʊlnɪs
helpfulness
ˈhelpfʊlnɪs
joyfulness
ˈdʒɔɪfʊlnɪs
mindfulness
ˈmaɪndfʊlnɪs
peacefulness
ˈpiːsfʊlnɪs
playfulness
ˈpleɪfʊlnɪs
purposefulness
ˈpɜːpəsfʊlnɪs
remorsefulness
rɪˈmɔːsfʊlnɪs
resourcefulness
rɪˈzɔːsfʊlnɪs
thankfulness
ˈθæŋkfʊlnɪs
thoughtfulness
ˈθɔːtfʊlnɪs
truthfulness
ˈtruːθfʊlnɪs
usefulness
ˈjuːsfʊlnɪs
wastefulness
ˈweɪstfʊlnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRACEFULNESS

grace
grace cup
grace note
grace period
grace-and-favour
graceful
gracefully
graceless
gracelessly
gracelessness
Graces
gracile
gracileness
gracilis
gracility
graciosity
gracioso
gracious
graciously
graciousness

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRACEFULNESS

awfulness
business
casualness
coolness
deceitfulness
dullness
evilness
foulness
healthfulness
hopefulness
illness
meaningfulness
mental illness
realness
skillfulness
smallness
specialness
stillness
wakefulness
wellness
wonderfulness

Synonyms and antonyms of gracefulness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gracefulness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRACEFULNESS

Find out the translation of gracefulness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gracefulness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gracefulness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

优美
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gracia
570 millions of speakers

English

gracefulness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

gracefulness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

رشاقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грациозность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

graciosidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অত্যন্ত শৃঙ্খলার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grâce
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anggun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Anmut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

優雅さ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

우아함
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anggun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự kiều diểm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனதார
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुदैवानं
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

incelikle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

grazia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wdzięk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

граціозність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

grație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

gracefulness
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

grasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gracefulness
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gracefulness
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gracefulness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRACEFULNESS»

The term «gracefulness» is regularly used and occupies the 63.867 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRACEFULNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gracefulness

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QUOTES WITH «GRACEFULNESS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gracefulness.
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Gian Carlo Menotti
For better or for worse, in 'The Last Savage,' I have dared to do away completely with fashionable dissonance, and in a modest way, I have endeavored to rediscover the nobility of gracefulness and the pleasure of sweetness.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRACEFULNESS»

Discover the use of gracefulness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gracefulness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Teaching personality with gracefulness: the transmission of ...
This book includes both a description and a discussion of the methods used by Kanriye Fujima, a member of the Fujima school of Japan, to teach Nihon Buyon to primarily Japanese-Americans.
Barbara Sellers-Young, 1993
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Graceful Simplicity: The Philosophy and Politics of the ...
For now, however, my aim is to explore gracefulness itself. Just what is it? Whether or not an abundance of possessions is required, a graceful life is one of beauty, security, comfort, ease, and naturalness. It is a life that is free from overriding ...
Jerome M. Segal, 2003
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The Decades of Life: A Guide to Human Development
An indiscriminant flapping of arms and wiggling or shaking of legs will hardly be mistaken for gracefulness. The exercise of control is essential for the physical release—the graceful movement of the gazelle across the fields and hills and ...
Donald Capps, 2008
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The London Saturday journal
I am now examining this, — ' Gracefulness is to the body, what good sense is to the mind.' I demand at your tribunal whether it is easy to understand this, and what affinity or proportion there is between gracefulness and good sense ? " I think ...
‎1841
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Cicero's Three books of offices, or moral duties: also his ...
property of virtue, and a property that is self-evident, and not discerned by any profundity of reasoning ; for there is a certain gracefulness that is implied in every virtue, and which may exist distinctly from virtue, rather in thought than in fact : as  ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1855
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M.T. Cicero his Offices ... his Cato major ... his Laelius ...
This therefore, what I call, Gracefulness, is a univerfal Property of Virtue, and a Property that is. self-evident without requiring any of the deep Powers of Understanding to discern it. For there i& a, certain Gracefulness that is implyed in every ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1755
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M.T. Cicero, his Offices: or, his Treatise concerning the ...
This therefore, what I call, Gracefulness, is a universal Property of Virtue, and a Property that \% self-evident without requiring any of the deep Powers of Understanding to discern it. For there '*% a certain Gracefulness that is implyed in every ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1755
8
Gracefulness and Beauty: The Life of Monica Mumbi Muita
This is the story of a woman, who, against all imaginable odds, created a meaningful, graceful and uplifting life for herself, her family, and all whom she encountered.
Isaiah Muita, 2013
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Rhetoric and Courtliness in Early Modern Literature
gracefulness is a quality that is redistributable, not just a birthright, and that it must be acquired surreptitiously. Canossa's attempt to resolve some of the difficulties his discussion of courtly gracefulness creates is to introduce a new concept ...
Jennifer Richards, 2003
10
Environmental Philosophy: The Art of Life in A World of Limits
A vital issue to be confronted by political philosophers and policy makers is whether an art of living stemming from voluntary simplicity, will be based on either the concept of 'austerity' or 'gracefulness'. In the early days of the environmental ...
Liam Leonard, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRACEFULNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gracefulness is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wimbledon 2015 Final: Novak Djokovic sublime as he beats Roger …
As for Roger Federer, he's won everything there is and done it in style and with gracefulness - barely breaking sweat. Already a legendary ... «VAVEL.com, Jul 15»
2
Fargo sisters give baton twirling a whirl, place in competitions
They're judged on speed, control, gracefulness, difficulty level, showmanship and other criteria. To score high, twirlers need to move smoothly ... «INFORUM, Jul 15»
3
Interview: Country-Pop Newbie Abi Ann Looking Forward to …
“She has such a wonderful gracefulness about her, and just the way she portrays music and sings — it's just so incredible, and that's something ... «The Boot, Jul 15»
4
Elgin debt relief
... would show that it is a society that has retained a capacity for gracefulness, generosity and elegance despite the most difficult circumstances. «Politico, Jul 15»
5
3 alternatives to chardonnay
It has the richness of a chardonnay but with a gracefulness, crispness and sexiness. Pear, apricot and acidity intermingle for a depth not found ... «The Tennessean, Jul 15»
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Review: 'Tangerine,' a Madcap Buddy Picture About Transgender …
... radiant palette and, almost in passing, admire how the harmonious performances fit with the gracefulness of the filmmaking — but what you ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Growing Up in Alameda: What front door?
... in the kitchen talking and laughing about old George, Crash Cannon and Harry (Sea) Bass, or the gracefulness of me falling over a 2-1/2 inch ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
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Etobicoke hat designer takes second place at Queen's Plate …
“I associate horse racing with gracefulness, movement, strength and power. I randomly placed the cords on the crown in different circular ... «insideTORONTO.com, Jul 15»
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Music review: Wallace National Piano Competition, Auckland Town …
Ball related some moments of real magic experienced during the event. One was the gracefulness and fluency of the fourth-placegetter, ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
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Verna Linzey Opens for Super Star Jimmie Rodgers on 4th of July
She emitted a sense of deep, abiding gracefulness, something deeply spiritual that people wanted. When she addressed the crowd, a great ... «Standard Newswire, Jul 15»

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