英语

gracefulness

gb/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/ us/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/
C1 英语
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名词 C1 property
1

smooth, elegant movement

moving in a beautiful, smooth way

用法模式: the gracefulness of [someone/something]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse gracefulness (smooth movement) with graciousness (kind politeness).
近义词
grace (More general; can refer to movement, manner, or style.) | elegance (Often emphasizes refined beauty as well as movement.) | poise (Highlights controlled, balanced movement.)
反义词
clumsiness (Lack of smooth control; awkward movement.) | awkwardness (Movement that looks uncomfortable or uncoordinated.)
搭配
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
主题
body |sports |dance |appearance
例句
  • The skater’s gracefulness made even the hardest jumps look effortless.
  • Despite the uneven ground, she walked with surprising gracefulness.
  • He admired the cat’s gracefulness as it leaped onto the fence.
学习者例句
  • Her gracefulness is beautiful to watch.
  • He moved with gracefulness across the stage.
名词 C1 property
2

poise in behavior and manner

staying calm and polite, even in a hard situation

用法模式: gracefulness in [a situation]
常见错误:
Gracefulness is about poise and ease; it is not the same as being "grateful" or "gracious" (kind and generous).
近义词
composure (Focuses on staying calm and controlled.) | poise (Suggests confident self-control in manner and presence.) | dignity (Emphasizes self-respect and seriousness, sometimes more formal.)
反义词
rudeness (Lack of polite, considerate behavior.) | panic (Loss of calm control in a difficult moment.)
搭配
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
主题
social |emotions |communication
例句
  • She spoke with gracefulness even when the discussion turned hostile.
  • He accepted the criticism with gracefulness and asked what he could improve.
  • Their gracefulness during the crisis reassured everyone in the room.
学习者例句
  • Try to answer with gracefulness.
  • He showed gracefulness when he lost.
名词 C1 property
3

elegant beauty in style

a simple, elegant kind of beauty

用法模式: the gracefulness of [something]
常见错误:
In this sense, gracefulness refers to style or design; it does not mean "grace" in a religious sense.
近义词
elegance (The closest synonym; often more common in art and design contexts.) | refinement (Highlights careful, tasteful quality rather than beauty alone.) | beauty (Broader and less specific about simplicity and control.)
反义词
gaudiness (Showy in a tasteless way; the opposite of refined simplicity.) | ugliness (General lack of beauty or pleasing form.)
搭配
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
主题
art |design |literature
例句
  • The gracefulness of the building comes from its clean lines and open space.
  • Critics praised the gracefulness of her writing style.
  • The room’s gracefulness depended on its simple colors and balanced layout.
学习者例句
  • I like the gracefulness of this design.
语法
词典原形
gracefulness
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/
US/ɡɹˈeɪsfəlnəs/
音节与重音
grace - ful - ness (3 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (grace)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: gracefulness
  • Plural: gracefulness
词族
Core family
grace noun B1 graceful adjective B1 gracefully adverb B2
Related words
gracious adjective B1 graciously adverb
Negative and opposite forms
graceless adjective disgrace noun B2 disgraceful adjective B2
Advanced or less common
graciousness noun gracelessness noun
相关表达

age with grace

1
/ˈeɪd͡ʒ wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase

stay dignified while aging

to get older but still look and act good

例句
  • 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.

carry yourself with grace

1
/kˈɛɹi jʊɹsˈɛlf wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase

present yourself with poise

to look and act calm and elegant

例句
  • 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.

grace under pressure

1
/ɡɹˈeɪs ˈʌndɚ pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase

calmness in difficult situations

staying calm when things are hard

例句
  • 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.

move with grace

1
/mˈuv wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase

move smoothly and elegantly

to move in a beautiful, smooth way

例句
  • The dancers moved with grace across the floor.
  • Even after the injury, she still moved with grace.
  • The horse moved with grace and power.

with grace

1
/wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪs/
fixed phrase

in a calm, elegant way

in a calm and polite way

例句
  • She accepted the apology with grace.
  • He handled the sudden change of plans with grace.
  • Try to lose with grace, not anger.

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