adv. (UN-1 11: cf. prec.)

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1661.  Cowley, Cromwell, Wks. (1669), 74. This Man was wanton and merry (unwittily and ungracefully merry) with our sufferings.

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1711.  Steele, Spect., No. 151, ¶ 7. He has been … ungracefully noisy at such a Time.

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1748.  Chesterf., Lett. (1774), I. 299. I shall judge of your parts by your speaking gracefully or ungracefully.

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1827.  Lytton, Pelham, xiv. In person, Vincent was short and ungracefully formed.

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1868.  Browning, Ring & Bk., V. 914. Men say I battled ungracefully enough.

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