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sweet reply

[swēt rɪˈplaɪ]
nounpl: sweet replies
resposta doce
1. A kind, gentle, or affectionate response to someone's words or actions
Her sweet reply to his apology melted his heart.
A resposta doce dela ao seu pedido de desculpas tocou seu coração.
2. A pleasant or agreeable answer that pleases the listener
He gave a sweet reply that made everyone smile.
Ele deu uma resposta doce que fez todos sorrirem.
Synonyms
kind responsegentle answeraffectionate responsepleasant replygracious response
Antonyms
harsh replybitter responserude answercruel response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta doce
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
resposta carinhosa
More affectionate connotation
Rio de Janeiro
resposta legal
Informal variation
Portugal
resposta amável
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a kind word in return
sweet nothings
soft answer turns away wrath
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