graciosamente

[gra-si-o-sa-MEN-te]

adverb

graciously

1. In a gracious manner; with grace, elegance, and courtesy

She graciously accepted the compliment.

Ela aceitou graciosamente o elogio.

2. With charm and pleasantness; in a charming or witty way

He graciously entertained his guests.

Ele graciosamente entreteve seus convidados.

3. Freely and without expecting anything in return; generously

They graciously offered their help.

Eles graciosamente ofereceram sua ajuda.

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General Brazilian

graciosamente

Standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

graciosamente

Preferred in formal speech and writing

Portugal

graciosamente

Standard usage, slightly more formal in tone

aceitar graciosamente - to accept graciously

recusar graciosamente - to decline gracefully

oferecer graciosamente - to offer generously

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