C1 noun Formal

circumgratance

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈɡreɪtəns/

A formal term referring to the act of expressing gratitude or appreciation indirectly or through peripheral gestures. It describes a state of mutual, often unspoken, politeness and favor that surrounds a formal interaction or diplomatic negotiation.

Exemplos

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Even though they didn't exchange gifts, there was a clear sense of circumgratance in the way they parted.

Even though they didn't exchange gifts, there was a clear sense of circumgratance in the way they parted.

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The ambassador’s address was characterized by an elaborate circumgratance that acknowledged all parties without naming them.

The ambassador’s address was characterized by an elaborate circumgratance that acknowledged all parties without naming them.

3

I tried to keep a bit of circumgratance in my email so he’d know I was happy without being too weird about it.

I tried to keep a bit of circumgratance in my email so he’d know I was happy without being too weird about it.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
circumgratance
Verb
circumgratify
Advérbio
circumgratantly
Adjetivo
circumgratant
Relacionado
circumgratitude
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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Circum' (around) + 'Grat' (thanks). It is like walking 'around' the point to give 'thanks'.

Quiz rápido

The treaty was signed not with fanfare, but with a quiet ______ that acknowledged the hard work of both teams.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: circumgratance

Exemplos

1

Even though they didn't exchange gifts, there was a clear sense of circumgratance in the way they parted.

everyday

Even though they didn't exchange gifts, there was a clear sense of circumgratance in the way they parted.

2

The ambassador’s address was characterized by an elaborate circumgratance that acknowledged all parties without naming them.

formal

The ambassador’s address was characterized by an elaborate circumgratance that acknowledged all parties without naming them.

3

I tried to keep a bit of circumgratance in my email so he’d know I was happy without being too weird about it.

informal

I tried to keep a bit of circumgratance in my email so he’d know I was happy without being too weird about it.

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In socio-linguistic theory, circumgratance is often viewed as a mechanism for maintaining face in high-stakes environments.

academic

In socio-linguistic theory, circumgratance is often viewed as a mechanism for maintaining face in high-stakes environments.

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The successful merger was built on a foundation of professional circumgratance between the two boardrooms.

business

The successful merger was built on a foundation of professional circumgratance between the two boardrooms.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
circumgratance
Verb
circumgratify
Advérbio
circumgratantly
Adjetivo
circumgratant
Relacionado
circumgratitude

Colocações comuns

act of circumgratance act of circumgratance
mutual circumgratance mutual circumgratance
diplomatic circumgratance diplomatic circumgratance
convey circumgratance convey circumgratance
veiled circumgratance veiled circumgratance

Frases Comuns

in a state of circumgratance

in a state of circumgratance

offer one's circumgratance

offer one's circumgratance

without a hint of circumgratance

without a hint of circumgratance

Frequentemente confundido com

circumgratance vs circumstance

Circumstance refers to a condition or fact attending an event, whereas circumgratance refers specifically to indirect gratitude.

circumgratance vs congratulation

Congratulation is a direct expression of praise for an achievement, while circumgratance is subtle and indirect.

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Notas de uso

Circumgratance is an extremely formal and niche term, typically found in literature or descriptions of high-level diplomacy. It should be used when describing situations where direct 'thank you's' are replaced by a general atmosphere of favor.

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Erros comuns

Learners often confuse this word with 'circumstance' due to the similar prefix and suffix. Ensure you are describing an emotional or social exchange of thanks, not a situational fact.

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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Circum' (around) + 'Grat' (thanks). It is like walking 'around' the point to give 'thanks'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'circum' (around) and 'gratia' (grace, favor, or thanks).

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun Often follows the verbs 'offer', 'show', or 'convey' Used with the preposition 'between' or 'toward'
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Contexto cultural

The concept is highly relevant in cultures where high-context communication is preferred and direct praise can be seen as overwhelming or gauche.

Quiz rápido

The treaty was signed not with fanfare, but with a quiet ______ that acknowledged the hard work of both teams.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: circumgratance

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