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grace

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification
b
: a virtue coming from God
c
: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance
2
a
: approval, favor
stayed in his good graces
b
archaic : mercy, pardon
c
: a special favor : privilege
each in his place, by right, not grace, shall rule his heritage Rudyard Kipling
d
: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency
e
: a temporary exemption : reprieve
3
a
: a charming or attractive trait or characteristic
Among disagreeable qualities he possessed the saving grace of humor.
b
: a pleasing appearance or effect : charm
all the grace of youth John Buchan
c
: ease and suppleness (see supple entry 1 sense 2b) of movement or bearing
danced with such grace
4
used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop
5
: a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks
6
Graces plural : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty
7
: a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura
8
a
: sense of propriety or right
had the grace not to run for elective office Calvin Trillin
b
: the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful
accepted his advice with grace

grace

2 of 2

verb

graced; gracing

transitive verb

1
: to confer dignity or honor on
The king graced him with the rank of a knight.
2
: adorn, embellish
graveled walks graced with statues J. A. Michener
Choose the Right Synonym for grace

mercy, charity, clemency, grace, leniency mean a disposition to show kindness or compassion.

mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it.

threw himself on the mercy of the court

charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others.

show a little charity for the less fortunate

clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing.

the judge refused to show clemency

grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions.

by the grace of God

leniency implies lack of severity in punishing.

criticized the courts for excessive leniency

Example Sentences

Noun She walked across the stage with effortless grace. She handles her problems with grace and dignity. He has shown remarkable grace during this crisis. She is quite lovable despite her lack of social graces. Let us give thanks for God's grace. By the grace of God, no one was seriously hurt. She tried to live her life in God's grace. Verb Several marble statues grace the courtyard. I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Burgers, shrimp quesadillas and a crispy chicken sandwich on an onion grace the menu along with sides such as lemon pepper broccoli and yellow rice. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2022 In the dark comedy, Hawke plays Eleanor, a wealthy outcast who comes together with Mendes’s character Drea, an insider experiencing a fall from social grace, all at the expense of their prep school enemies. Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 Johnson’s visuals were stunning: pulsating, panning, expanding and contracting in concordance with the ebb and flow of the music’s dynamics and textures, conducted with invisible grace by Shift director David Allen Flowers. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 Rather, he is seen as a figurehead whose behavior reflects suitable decorum and grace. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Afterward, over time, Cave managed to achieve a newfound appreciation of life’s fragile grace. David Marchese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2022 His compassion and grace during such a traumatic experience inspired her. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Parks struggles to bring that grace to Hudgins’s story. Charley Locke, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 Bhatt is luminescent, playing both spitfire and sweetheart with gusto and grace. Courtney Howard, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022
Verb
In doing so, more than a thousand pieces of opera memorabilia and art now grace the building in the city's prestigious Hoàn Kiếm quarter. Chris Dwyer, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Flowers grace her forearm, representing each of her children, and a butterfly sits above Makenna's flower. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2022 Her paintings of bright-colored koi swimming through aqua waters grace the intersection of East Central and Park streets in Natick Center. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2022 Large planters from the elite furnishing company grace the front walk, giving the club a warm and homey feel. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 14 July 2022 Every year, picturesque pink and white blooms of the aquatic perennials grace the west side of the historic reservoir. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 Plenty of potato dishes grace plenty of Thanksgiving feasts. Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2021 With the announcement that Beyoncé will grace the Academy Awards with a sure-to-be-epic performance, excitement for the broadcast of the 94th annual ceremony has been piqued even further. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 24 Mar. 2022 This beautiful framed print can grace your wall for everyone in the house to remember your beloved family pet. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 27 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit gṛṇāti he praises

First Known Use

Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1585, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grace was in the 12th century

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