grace

1 of 2

noun

ˈgrās

: unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification

: a virtue coming from God

: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance

: approval, favor

stayed in his good graces

archaic : mercy, pardon

: a special favor : privilege

each in his place, by right, not grace, shall rule his heritage

Rudyard Kipling

: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency

: a temporary exemption : reprieve

: a charming or attractive trait or characteristic

Among disagreeable qualities he possessed the saving grace of humor.

: a pleasing appearance or effect : charm

all the grace of youth

John Buchan

: ease and suppleness (see supple entry 1 sense 2b) of movement or bearing

danced with such grace

—used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop

: a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks

Graces plural : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty

: a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura

: sense of propriety or right

had the grace not to run for elective office

Calvin Trillin

: the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful

accepted his advice with grace

grace

2 of 2

verb

graced; gracing

transitive verb

: to confer dignity or honor on

The king graced him with the rank of a knight.

: adorn, embellish

graveled walks graced with statues

J. A. Michener

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

Kids Definition

grace 1 of 2

noun

ˈgrās

: a short prayer at a meal

: beauty and ease of movement

: pleasant, controlled, and polite behavior

social graces

She handled the situation with grace.

: goodwill, favor

They were saved by the grace of God.

: the condition of being in favor

He tried to get in their good graces.

grace

2 of 2

verb

graced; gracing

: to do credit to : honor

Will you grace us with your presence?

: to make more attractive : adorn

A fountain graces the garden.

grace 1 of 2

noun

as in kindness

an act of kind assistance in Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables, Jean Valjean's decision to go to jail for the man mistaken for him is a grace that goes beyond thanks

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

kindness
mercy
benevolence
privilege
service
blessing
indulgence
courtesy
dispensation
boon
favor
benefit
turn
advantage
waiver
liberty
manna
godsend
license
licence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

obstacle
hindrance
impediment
interference
hurdle

as in elegance

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style a beautiful actress who was the epitome of grace during her too-brief career

Synonyms & Similar Words

elegance
majesty
elegancy
gracefulness
refinement
brilliance
simplicity
courtliness
nobility
dignity
stateliness
handsomeness
glory
classiness
magnificence
fineness
richness
grandeur
splendor
nobleness
opulence
lavishness
tastefulness
artfulness
resplendence
luxury
sophistication
gloriousness
sumptuousness
luxuriousness
luxuriance
ornateness
taste
restraint
grandness
exquisiteness
classicism
class
chic
polish
resplendency
plushness
grandiosity
plushiness
augustness
showiness
ostentation
ostentatiousness
affectedness
choiceness
pretentiousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

gracelessness
inelegance
flamboyance
vulgarity
glitz
coarseness
grotesqueness
kitsch
crudeness
gaudiness
grotesquerie
tawdriness
tastelessness
flashiness
garishness
grotesquery

as in virtue

a quality that gives something special worth as if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being healthy for the heart

Synonyms & Similar Words

virtue
excellency
advantage
merit
distinction
value
excellence
cardinal virtue
superiority
plus
edge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

deficiency
failing
defect
fault
flaw
demerit
blemish
disvalue
drawback
minus
negative

grace

2 of 2

verb

as in to adorn

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence

Synonyms & Similar Words

adorn
decorate
drape
ornament
dress
garnish
beautify
trim
enrich
deck
paint
doll up
embellish
blazon
array
festoon
bedizen
bedeck
do
caparison
emblaze
emboss
trap
fancy up
fancify
gussy up
accessorize
pretty (up)
brighten
glitz (up)
filigree
garland
swag
ribbon
chase
figure
freshen
braid
gild
fillet
dress up
embroider
jewel
do up
diamond
hang
frill
flounce
pearl
boss
lace
feather
gem
smarten
wreathe
appliqué
fringe
trick (out)
furbelow
impearl
spruce (up)
redo
redecorate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

display
scar
mar
simplify
disfigure
spoil
reveal
streamline
blemish
bare
deface
strip
expose
dismantle
uncover
divest
denude
uglify

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of grace are charity, clemency, leniency, and mercy. While all these words mean "a disposition to show kindness or compassion," grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions.

by the grace of God

In some situations, the words charity and grace are roughly equivalent. However, charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others.

show a little charity for the less fortunate

While in some cases nearly identical to grace, clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing.

the judge refused to show clemency

While the synonyms leniency and grace are close in meaning, leniency implies lack of severity in punishing.

criticized the courts for excessive leniency

The words mercy and grace can be used in similar contexts, but mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it.

threw himself on the mercy of the court

单词	grace
释义	grace 1 of 2 noun ˈgrās 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 Synonyms Noun benevolence boon courtesy favor indulgence kindness mercy service turn Verb adorn array beautify bedeck bedizen blazon caparison deck decorate do do up doll up drape dress embellish emblaze emboss enrich fancify fancy up festoon garnish glitz (up) gussy up ornament pretty (up) trim See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing grace coup de grace fall from grace grace period grace note saving grace in a state of grace grace with one's presence with bad/ill grace year of grace with good grace (there) but for the grace of God (go I) See More coup de grace fall from grace grace period grace note saving grace in a state of grace grace with one's presence with bad/ill grace year of grace with good grace (there) but for the grace of God (go I) See More Kids Definition grace 1 of 2 noun ˈgrās 1 : a short prayer at a meal 2 : beauty and ease of movement 3 : pleasant, controlled, and polite behavior social graces She handled the situation with grace. 4 : goodwill, favor They were saved by the grace of God. 5 : the condition of being in favor He tried to get in their good graces. grace 2 of 2 verb graced; gracing 1 : to do credit to : honor Will you grace us with your presence? 2 : to make more attractive : adorn A fountain graces the garden. Legal Definition grace noun 1 : a special favor : privilege considered by many authorities to be a matter of grace and not of right The Mentally Disabled and the Law 2 a : a temporary exemption b : the prerogative of mercy exercised (as by a chief executive) or granted in the form of equitable relief grace 1 of 2 noun 1 as in kindness an act of kind assistance in Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables, Jean Valjean's decision to go to jail for the man mistaken for him is a grace that goes beyond thanks Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance kindness mercy benevolence privilege service blessing indulgence courtesy dispensation boon favor benefit turn advantage waiver liberty manna godsend license licence Antonyms & Near Antonyms obstacle hindrance impediment interference hurdle 2 as in elegance dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style a beautiful actress who was the epitome of grace during her too-brief career Synonyms & Similar Words elegance majesty elegancy gracefulness refinement brilliance simplicity courtliness nobility dignity stateliness handsomeness glory classiness magnificence fineness richness grandeur splendor nobleness opulence lavishness tastefulness artfulness resplendence luxury sophistication gloriousness sumptuousness luxuriousness luxuriance ornateness taste restraint grandness exquisiteness classicism class chic polish resplendency plushness grandiosity plushiness augustness showiness ostentation ostentatiousness affectedness choiceness pretentiousness Antonyms & Near Antonyms gracelessness inelegance flamboyance vulgarity glitz coarseness grotesqueness kitsch crudeness gaudiness grotesquerie tawdriness tastelessness flashiness garishness grotesquery See More 3 as in virtue a quality that gives something special worth as if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being healthy for the heart Synonyms & Similar Words virtue excellency advantage merit distinction value excellence cardinal virtue superiority plus edge Antonyms & Near Antonyms deficiency failing defect fault flaw demerit blemish disvalue drawback minus negative See More grace 2 of 2 verb as in to adorn to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence Synonyms & Similar Words adorn decorate drape ornament dress garnish beautify trim enrich deck paint doll up embellish blazon array festoon bedizen bedeck do caparison emblaze emboss trap fancy up fancify gussy up accessorize pretty (up) brighten glitz (up) filigree garland swag ribbon chase figure freshen braid gild fillet dress up embroider jewel do up diamond hang frill flounce pearl boss lace feather gem smarten wreathe appliqué fringe trick (out) furbelow impearl spruce (up) redo redecorate Antonyms & Near Antonyms display scar mar simplify disfigure spoil reveal streamline blemish bare deface strip expose dismantle uncover divest denude uglify See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of grace are charity, clemency, leniency, and mercy. While all these words mean "a disposition to show kindness or compassion," grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions. by the grace of God In some situations, the words charity and grace are roughly equivalent. However, charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others. show a little charity for the less fortunate While in some cases nearly identical to grace, clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing. the judge refused to show clemency While the synonyms leniency and grace are close in meaning, leniency implies lack of severity in punishing. criticized the courts for excessive leniency The words mercy and grace can be used in similar contexts, but mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it. threw himself on the mercy of the court Phrases Containing grace fall from grace coup de grace fall from grace coup de grace
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