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   Grace

   /ɡrās/

   

   noun

   • 1. simple elegance or refinement of movement: "she moved through the water with effortless grace" Similar elegancestylishnesspoisefinessecharmgracefulnessdexterityadroitnessdeftnessfluidity of movementfluencyflowsupplenesssmoothnesseaseeffortlessnessnaturalnessneatnessprecisionagilitynimblenesslight-footednessinformal:poetry in motionrare:flowingnesslightsomenessOpposite stiffnessinelegance
   • 2. courteous goodwill: "at least he has the grace to admit his debt to her" Similar courtesycourteousnesspolitenessmannersgood mannersmannerlinesscivilitydecorumdecencyproprietybreedingrespectrespectfulnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesstacttactfulnessdiplomacyetiquettehumorous:couthOpposite effrontery
   • ▪ an attractively polite manner of behaving: "she has all the social graces"
   • 3. (in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. Similar favorgood willgenerositykindnessbenefactionbeneficenceindulgence
   • ▪ a divinely given talent or blessing: "the graces of the Holy Spirit"
   • 4. a period officially allowed for payment of a sum due or for compliance with a law or condition, especially an extended period granted as a special favor: "another three days' grace" Similar defermentdeferralpostponementsuspensionputting off/backadjournmentdelayshelvingreschedulinginterruptionarrestpauserespitestaymoratoriumreprievetablingcontinuationrare:put-off
   • 5. a short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal: "before dinner the Reverend Newman said grace" Similar prayer of thanksthanksgivingblessingbenediction
   • 6. used as forms of description or address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop: "His Grace, the Duke of Atholl"
   • 7. (in Greek mythology) three beautiful goddesses (Aglaia, Thalia, and Euphrosyne) believed to personify and bestow charm, grace, and beauty.

   verb

   • 1. do honor or credit to (someone or something) by one's presence: "she bowed out from the sport she has graced for two decades" Similar dignifydistinguishadd distinction toadd dignity tohonorbestow honor onfavorenhanceadd luster tomagnifyennobleglorifyelevatemake loftyaggrandizeupgrade
   • ▪ (of a person or thing) be an attractive presence in or on; adorn: "Ms. Pasco has graced the front pages of magazines like" Similar adornembellishdecoratefurnishornamentadd ornament toenhancebeautifyprettifyenrichbedeckdeck (out)garnishemblazongildset offinformal:get updo updo outliterary:bejewelbedizencaparisonfurbelow

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin gratia, from gratus ‘pleasing, thankful’; related to grateful.

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   Synonyms for GRACE: kindness, mercy, privilege, service, indulgence, courtesy, blessing, benevolence; Antonyms of GRACE: interference, obstacle, impediment, hindrance, hurdle, inelegance, vulgarity, flamboyance.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to grace. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of grace. It's difficult to walk up and down stairs with grace. Synonyms. gracefulness. elegance. supple ease. lissomeness. willowiness. fluidity. beauty. comeliness. pulchritude. good looks. Antonyms. clumsiness.

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusGRACE Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   Jun 10, 2024 · grace. 1 (noun) in the sense of elegance. Definition. elegance and beauty of movement, form, or expression. He moved with the grace of a trained dancer. Synonyms. elegance. finesse. poise. ease. polish. refinement. fluency. suppleness. gracefulness. See examples for synonyms. Opposites.

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   Synonyms for GRACE: allure, elegance, attractiveness, comeliness, elegancy, refinement, gracility; Antonyms for GRACE: tactlessness, inelegance, clumsiness, ineptness, awkwardness, stiffness, maladroitness.

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    Sense: Noun: kindness. Synonyms: kindness, courtesy, mercy, benevolence, generosity, goodwill, favor (US), favour (UK) Antonyms: mercilessness, unforgiveness, pitilessness, harshness, cruelty. Sense: Noun: prayer at table. Synonyms: prayer, thanks, blessing, benediction, orison (literary), thanksgiving. Antonyms: curse, jinx, hex, malediction.

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    Definitions of grace. noun. elegance and beauty of movement or expression. “a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace ”. synonyms: gracility. see more. noun. a sense of propriety and consideration for others. “a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace ”.