grazioso

American  

[graht-see-oh-soh, grah-tsyaw-zaw] / ˌgrɑt siˈoʊ soʊ, grɑˈtsyɔ zɔ /

adjective

1. graceful; flowing.

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adverb

1. gracefully; flowingly.

Etymology

Origin of grazioso

1800–10; < Italian: literally, gracious, gentle, equivalent to grazi ( a ) grace + -oso -ous

Example Sentences

Then follows that lovely simile of doves floating to call, and Francesca’s recognition of Dante with the words: O animal grazioso e benigno! who is sure to have pity on her hapless doom.

From The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry by Austin, Alfred

The Allegro grazioso which follows is a compact little movement; in form it is orthodox, yet there is no repeat to the exposition section.

From The Pianoforte Sonata Its Origin and Development by Shedlock, J. S. (John South)

The Finale, Allegretto grazioso, is a convincing example of how252 such a rigid form as the Older Rondo can be freshened up and revitalized by the hand of a master, for the main theme, e.g.

From Music: An Art and a Language by Spalding, Walter Raymond

Fa la nanna, o caro figlio, Re del Ciel, Tanto bel, grazioso giglio.

From Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan by Miles, Clement A.

The Virgin takes him from the arms of Joseph—   Datemi, o caro sposo,   Lo mio Figlio grazioso!

From Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts by Jameson, Mrs. (Anna)