loose-jointedness

noun

as in gracefulness

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  1. gracefulness
  2. coordination
  3. suppleness
  4. flexibility
Noun
  • The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.
    — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.
    — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of gracefulness
Noun
  • Processes that once depended on layers of coordination begin collapsing into faster, more autonomous systems.
    — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026
  • But that required coordination with the city and UC San Diego, which owns some of the west side of the property, to determine the area that could be renovated.
    — Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • Shea butter, glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E serve up hydration, and synthetic beeswax means the suppleness sticks around.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Grenache and Cinsault offer suppleness and aromatic lift when handled with restraint, while Mourvèdre provides structure without excessive sweetness when grown at altitude.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of suppleness
Noun
  • If white feels like too much upkeep, an off-white, cream or pale blue slipcover can achieve a similar effect with a bit more flexibility.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Markets like Round Top give you a bit more flexibility to grab a quick breakfast.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of flexibility
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“Loose-jointedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose-jointedness. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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