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with grace

[wɪð greɪs]
adverbial phrase
com graça
1. in an elegant, smooth, and controlled manner
She accepted the criticism with grace.
Ela aceitou a crítica com graça.
2. in a dignified and composed way, especially when facing difficulty
He handled the loss with grace and dignity.
Ele lidou com a perda com graça e dignidade.
3. with charm, poise, and refinement in movement or behavior
The ballerina moved across the stage with grace.
A bailarina se moveu pelo palco com graça.
Synonyms
elegantlygracefullydignifiedlywith poisewith composurewith aplomb
Antonyms
clumsilyawkwardlyungracefullywithout dignityrudely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com graça
standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
com graça
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
com elegância
alternative formulation emphasizing elegance
Portugal
com graça
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

save face with grace
exit with grace
lose with grace
take defeat with grace
fall from grace
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