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gracious proposition

[ˈɡreɪʃəs prɑːpəˈzɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: gracious propositions / proposições graciosas
proposição graciosa
1. A courteous, kind, or generous offer, suggestion, or proposal made with politeness and goodwill
The host made a gracious proposition to extend the guest's stay at no additional cost.
O anfitrião fez uma proposição graciosa para estender a estadia do hóspede sem custo adicional.
2. An offer made with elegant courtesy and dignity
She received a gracious proposition to collaborate on the project.
Ela recebeu uma proposição graciosa para colaborar no projeto.
Synonyms
kind offercourteous proposalgenerous suggestionbenevolent proposition
Antonyms
rude propositionoffensive proposalungracious offer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposição graciosa
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
proposição graciosa
Formal and literary; less common in everyday speech
São Paulo
oferta gentil
More colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

extend an olive branch
fazer uma proposta gentil
uma oferta de boa vontade
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