gracefully-set
|grace-ful-ly-set|
/ˈɡreɪsfəli sɛt/
elegantly arranged
Etymology
'gracefully-set' originates from the English word 'graceful,' which comes from the Latin word 'gratia,' meaning 'favor' or 'kindness,' combined with 'set,' from Old English 'settan,' meaning 'to place.'
'graceful' evolved from the Latin 'gratia' through Old French 'gracieux,' and 'set' from Old English 'settan,' eventually forming the modern English compound 'gracefully-set.'
Initially, 'graceful' meant 'full of grace or favor,' and 'set' meant 'to place.' Together, they evolved to mean 'elegantly arranged.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or positioned in a manner that is elegant and pleasing to the eye.
The table was gracefully-set for the dinner party.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 20:00
