The Opposite(Antonym) of “clumsy”
The antonyms of clumsy are graceful, coordinated, and dexterous. These antonyms describe a person's physical ability to move with ease and precision.
Explore all Antonyms of “clumsy”
Definitions and Examples of graceful, coordinated, dexterous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Moving in a smooth, elegant, and controlled way.
Example
The ballerina's performance was graceful and mesmerizing.
Able to move different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
Example
The gymnast's routine was flawless and coordinated.
Skillful and agile in using one's hands or body.
Example
The chef's dexterous hands made cooking seem effortless.
Key Differences: graceful vs coordinated vs dexterous
- 1Graceful emphasizes elegance and smoothness in movement.
- 2Coordinated emphasizes efficiency and synchronization of different body parts.
- 3Dexterous emphasizes skill and agility in using one's hands or body.
Effective Usage of graceful, coordinated, dexterous
- 1Physical Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe people's physical abilities.
- 2Sports and Activities: Use these antonyms to describe athletes' performances or people's skills in certain activities.
- 3Compliments: Use these antonyms to compliment someone's physical abilities or skills.
Remember this!
The antonyms of clumsy describe a person's physical ability to move with ease and precision. Graceful emphasizes elegance, coordinated emphasizes efficiency, and dexterous emphasizes skill. Use these antonyms to describe people's physical abilities, sports and activities, or to compliment someone's skills.
