grazioso

adjective (or adverb)

gra·​zi·​o·​so

¦grätsē¦ō(ˌ)sō,

-)zō

: graceful, smooth, or elegant in style

—used as a direction in music

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin gratiosus enjoying favor, beloved, agreeable

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