grace

Meanings

• (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
  • "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"
  • "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"
  • "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"
• elegance and beauty of movement or expression
  • "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"
• a sense of propriety and consideration for others
  • "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"
• a disposition to kindness and compassion
  • "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
• a short prayer of thanks before a meal
  • "their youngest son said grace"
• (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
  • "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"
  • "there but for the grace of God go I"
• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
• be beautiful to look at

Synonyms

adorn, beautify, blessing, deck, decorate, embellish, free grace, good will, goodwill, grace of God, gracility, ornament, saving grace, seemliness, state of grace, thanksgiving