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gracefully-set

|grace-ful-ly-set|

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/ˈɡreɪsfəli sɛt/

elegantly arranged

Etymology
Etymology Information

'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.'

Historical Evolution

'graceful' evolved from the Latin 'gratia' through Old French 'gracieux,' and 'set' from Old English 'settan,' eventually forming the modern English compound 'gracefully-set.'

Meaning Changes

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