graciousness

[/ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/]

noun

graciosidade

1. The quality of being courteous, kind, and pleasant in manner

The host's graciousness made all the guests feel welcome.

A graciosidade da anfitriã fez todos os convidados se sentirem bem-vindos.

2. The quality of showing elegance and good taste

She accepted the award with graciousness and humility.

Ela aceitou o prêmio com graciosidade e humildade.

3. The quality of being merciful or benevolent

The judge showed graciousness by reducing the sentence.

O juiz mostrou graciosidade ao reduzir a sentença.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

graciosidade

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

graciosidade

Common usage, sometimes replaced by 'elegância' in casual speech

São Paulo

graciosidade

Formal usage; 'gentileza' may be preferred in everyday contexts

Portugal

graciabilidade

Less common; 'gentileza' and 'cortesia' are more frequently used

with graciousness - com elegância/cortesia

accept with graciousness - aceitar com gentileza

show graciousness - demonstrar cortesia

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