nnoun.state(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influenceTopic:Christian theology
Synset:saving grace state of grace
Examples:- 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
Hypernyms:state
Inherited Hypernyms:gracestateattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.attributeelegance and beauty of movement or expressionSynset:gracility
Examples:- a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
Derivationally Related Form:graciousgracegracile
Hypernyms:gracefulness
Inherited Hypernyms:gracegracefulnesscarriagebodily propertypropertyattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.attributea sense of propriety and consideration for othersSynset:seemliness
Examples:- a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
Antonyms:unseemliness
Derivationally Related Form:graciousseemly
Hypernyms:correctitude properness propriety
Inherited Hypernyms:seemlinessproprietydemeanortraitattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.attributea disposition to kindness and compassionSynset:good will goodwill
Examples:- the victor's grace in treating the vanquished
Derivationally Related Form:gracious
Hypernyms:good nature
Inherited Hypernyms:gracegood naturedispositionnaturetraitattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.timea period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favorSynset:grace period
Examples:- The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June.
Hypernyms:period period of time time period
Inherited Hypernyms:gracetime periodfundamental quantitymeasureabstractionentity
nnoun.person(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptorsTopic:Greek mythology
Hypernyms:Greek deity
Inherited Hypernyms:gracegreek deitydeityspiritual beingbeliefcontentcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:AglaiaEuphrosyneThalia
Full Hyponyms:aglaiaeuphrosynethalia
nnoun.communicationa short prayer of thanks before a mealSynset:blessing thanksgiving
Examples:- their youngest son said grace
Hypernyms:orison petition prayer
Inherited Hypernyms:graceprayerrequestspeech actacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.attribute(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of GodTopic:Christian theology
Synset:free grace grace of God
Examples:- God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners
- there but for the grace of God go I
Hypernyms:beneficence
Inherited Hypernyms:gracebeneficencegoodmoralityqualityattributeabstractionentity
vverb.creationmake more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.Synset:adorn beautify decorate embellish ornament
Examples:- Decorate the room for the party
- beautify yourself for the special day
Derivationally Related Form:ornamentembellishmentgraceornamentationdecorbeautydecoratorbeautificationdecorationdecorativeadornment
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:decoratechange
Direct Hyponyms:appliquebardbardebeadbedeckbedightbedizenbegildbejewelbesetbespangleblazonbraidbroidercaparisoncolorcolourdeckdressdress shipdress upemblazonembroiderenamelencrustengildfestoonfiletfilletflagfledgeflightfoliatefretfringegarlandgarnishgildgild the lilyhangilluminateillustrateincrustinlayjewellacquerlandscapepaint the lilypanelpipeprankredecoratescallopsmockspanglestickstuccotart uptinseltrimvermiculatewreathe
Full Troponyms:appliquebeadbedizenbejewelbraidcaparisoncolordamascenedeckdress shipemblazonembroiderenamelencrustfaggotfestoonfilletflagfledgefoliatefretfringegarlandgildgild the lilyhanghatchilluminateillustrateinlayjapanlacquerlandscapeminiatepanelpipeplumeprankpurlredecoratescallopsmockspanglestickstuccotart uptinseltrimvermiculatewreathe
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | They --- the halls with holly (apply to: beautify, grace, adorn, embellish)
vverb.stativebe beautiful to look atSynset:adorn beautify deck decorate embellish
Examples:- Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
Derivationally Related Form:gracebeautybeautificationdecorationdecorativeadornment
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:deckbe
Direct Hyponyms:ornament
Full Troponyms:ornament
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something | Holly flowers --- the halls (apply to: grace, adorn, deck, embellish)