gracelessly

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb without grace; rigidly
  2. adverb in a graceless manner

Etymology

From Middle English gracelessly; equivalent to graceless + -ly.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ungraciously, ungracefully, woodenly

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