Learn how to use the comparative “less graceful” and superlative “least graceful” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “nongraceful”?

The comparative form of “nongraceful” is “less graceful”.

Example

Her movements today are less graceful than yesterday.

Example

The second dancer in the group is less graceful than the first.

What is the superlative form of “nongraceful”?

The superlative form of “nongraceful” is “least graceful”.

Example

Among all the dancers, she is the least graceful.

Example

He is considered the least graceful performer in the troupe.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "nongraceful," "less graceful," and "least graceful." Instead, "less graceful" and "least graceful" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "nongraceful." Using "most nongraceful" or "more nongraceful" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Nongraceful" does not have a regular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Nongraceful → Less graceful - Superlative form: Nongraceful → Least graceful

Expressions with similar meanings to “less graceful”

Used to describe someone who lacks grace or coordination.

Example

He is much clumsier than his sister.

Used to indicate a lack of grace or elegance in movement.

Example

She felt awkward trying to dance in high heels.

Used to describe someone who is awkward or clumsy in movement.

Example

The toddler's ungainly attempts at walking were adorable.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least graceful”

Used to describe someone who lacks grace or coordination to the greatest extent.

Example

Out of all the participants, he was the most clumsy.

Used to indicate a lack of grace or elegance in movement to the greatest extent.

Example

Her performance was the most awkward of the evening.

Used to describe someone who is awkward or clumsy in movement to the greatest extent.

Example

The elephant's movements were the most ungainly of all the animals.

Using than with comparative “less graceful”

When using the comparative form "less graceful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her movements today are less graceful than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of gracefulness in her movements today is lower than the level of gracefulness in her movements "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

“less graceful” and “least graceful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Dance

    Her performance was less graceful than the others.

    Her performance was less graceful than the others.

  • 2Movement

    His walk is less graceful compared to hers.

    His walk is less graceful compared to hers.

  • 3Performance

    Out of all the actors, he was the least graceful.

    Out of all the actors, he was the least graceful.

  • 4Gestures

    Her hand movements were less graceful than her partner's.

    Her hand movements were less graceful than her partner's.

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