gracefulness
gb/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/ us/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/
C1
English
kecsesség, méltóság, elegancia
NOUN
C1
1
kecsesség
C1
Usage pattern:
the gracefulness of [someone/something]
The skater’s gracefulness made even the hardest jumps look effortless.
A korcsolyázó kecsessége még a legnehezebb ugrásokat is könnyednek láttatta.
Despite the uneven ground, she walked with surprising gracefulness.
Az egyenetlen talaj ellenére meglepő kecsességgel járt.
He admired the cat’s gracefulness as it leaped onto the fence.
Learner examples
Her gracefulness is beautiful to watch.
Gyönyörű nézni, milyen kecsesen mozog.
He moved with gracefulness across the stage.
Kecsesen mozgott a színpadon.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse gracefulness (smooth movement) with graciousness (kind politeness).
Meaning
smooth, elegant movement
Collocations
move with gracefulness
|dance with gracefulness
|natural gracefulness
|the gracefulness of a ballerina
|effortless gracefulness
|athletic gracefulness
|quiet gracefulness
|remarkable gracefulness
|a sense of gracefulness
|gracefulness and balance
Synonyms
grace (More general; can refer to movement, manner, or style.)
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elegance (Often emphasizes refined beauty as well as movement.)
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poise (Highlights controlled, balanced movement.)
Antonyms
clumsiness (Lack of smooth control; awkward movement.)
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awkwardness (Movement that looks uncomfortable or uncoordinated.)
Themes
body
|sports
|dance
|appearance
Definition
moving in a beautiful, smooth way
The quality of moving in a smooth, controlled, and attractive way.
NOUN
C1
2
méltóság
B2
Usage pattern:
gracefulness in [a situation]
She spoke with gracefulness even when the discussion turned hostile.
Akkor is méltósággal beszélt, amikor a vita ellenségessé vált.
He accepted the criticism with gracefulness and asked what he could improve.
Méltósággal fogadta a kritikát, és megkérdezte, miben javíthatna.
Their gracefulness during the crisis reassured everyone in the room.
Learner examples
Try to answer with gracefulness.
Próbálj meg méltósággal válaszolni.
He showed gracefulness when he lost.
Méltósággal viselte a vereséget.
Common mistake:
Gracefulness is about poise and ease; it is not the same as being "grateful" or "gracious" (kind and generous).
Meaning
poise in behavior and manner
Collocations
handle it with gracefulness
|accept with gracefulness
|respond with gracefulness
|gracefulness under pressure
|quiet gracefulness
|social gracefulness
|emotional gracefulness
|gracefulness in defeat
|gracefulness in conversation
|dignity and gracefulness
Synonyms
composure (Focuses on staying calm and controlled.)
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poise (Suggests confident self-control in manner and presence.)
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dignity (Emphasizes self-respect and seriousness, sometimes more formal.)
Antonyms
rudeness (Lack of polite, considerate behavior.)
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panic (Loss of calm control in a difficult moment.)
Themes
social
|emotions
|communication
Definition
staying calm and polite, even in a hard situation
The quality of behaving or reacting with calm control, good manners, and dignified ease.
NOUN
C1
3
elegancia
B2
Usage pattern:
the gracefulness of [something]
The gracefulness of the building comes from its clean lines and open space.
Az épület eleganciáját a letisztult vonalak és a tágas tér adják.
Critics praised the gracefulness of her writing style.
A kritikusok dicsérték írói stílusának eleganciáját.
The room’s gracefulness depended on its simple colors and balanced layout.
Learner examples
I like the gracefulness of this design.
Tetszik ennek a dizájnnak az eleganciája.
Common mistake:
In this sense, gracefulness refers to style or design; it does not mean "grace" in a religious sense.
Meaning
elegant beauty in style
Collocations
architectural gracefulness
|the gracefulness of the lines
|gracefulness and simplicity
|a sense of gracefulness
|visual gracefulness
|the gracefulness of the design
|subtle gracefulness
|formal gracefulness
|gracefulness of the prose
|the gracefulness of the melody
Synonyms
elegance (The closest synonym; often more common in art and design contexts.)
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refinement (Highlights careful, tasteful quality rather than beauty alone.)
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beauty (Broader and less specific about simplicity and control.)
Antonyms
gaudiness (Showy in a tasteless way; the opposite of refined simplicity.)
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ugliness (General lack of beauty or pleasing form.)
Themes
art
|design
|literature
Definition
a simple, elegant kind of beauty
The quality of being pleasingly simple, refined, and attractive in style, design, or expression.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gracefulness
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/
US/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/
Syllables & stress
grace - ful - ness (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (grace)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: gracefulness
- Plural: gracefulness
Word family
Core family
Related words
gracious
adjective B1
graciously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
graciousness
noun
gracelessness
noun
Expressions
age with grace
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒ wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
stay dignified while aging
to get older but still look and act good
Examples
- She has aged with grace, keeping the same warm confidence.
- He’s determined to age with grace instead of chasing every new trend.
- Many people admire how the actor has aged with grace.
Learner examples
- My grandmother has aged with grace.
carry yourself with grace
1/kˈɛɹi jʊɹsˈɛlf wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
present yourself with poise
to look and act calm and elegant
Examples
- She carries herself with grace on and off the stage.
- Even in casual clothes, he carries himself with grace.
- With practice, you can carry yourself with grace in public speaking.
Learner examples
- He carries himself with grace.
grace under pressure
1/ɡɹˈeɪs ˈʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase
calmness in difficult situations
staying calm when things are hard
Examples
- The team leader showed grace under pressure during the outage.
- Her grace under pressure impressed the entire board.
- He managed the interview with real grace under pressure.
Learner examples
- She showed grace under pressure.
move with grace
1/mˈuv wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
move smoothly and elegantly
to move in a beautiful, smooth way
Examples
- The dancers moved with grace across the floor.
- Even after the injury, she still moved with grace.
- The horse moved with grace and power.
Learner examples
- The dancer moves with grace.
with grace
1/wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
in a calm, elegant way
in a calm and polite way
Examples
- She accepted the apology with grace.
- He handled the sudden change of plans with grace.
- Try to lose with grace, not anger.
Learner examples
- She accepted it with grace.