You want to add the suffix 'ly' to the word 'graceful'. Which of the following is the correct spelling of your new word?

Adding the suffix 'ly' to the word 'graceful' results in the new word 'gracefully'. The original word 'graceful' is an adjective, and attaching 'ly' transforms it into an adverb. The correct spelling involves ensuring that the base word maintains its integrity and that's where 'gracefully' stands out.

When 'ly' is added to 'graceful', the final letter is modified appropriately to yield 'gracefully', which adheres to standard English spelling conventions. This transformation is essential to convey the manner in which an action is performed, in this case, the way something is done with grace. The other variations listed incorrectly modify either the base word or the way the suffix is applied, which could lead to confusion or misinterpretation of the intended meaning.