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.

单词	gracing
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 gracing verb present participle of grace as in adorning 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 Relevance adorning decorating draping ornamenting festooning beautifying bedecking enriching trimming decking dressing painting embellishing blazoning garnishing arraying bedizening embossing gussying up doing dolling up doing up caparisoning fancifying emblazing fancying up brightening trapping embroidering freshening glitzing (up) prettying (up) accessorizing hanging garlanding chasing smartening wreathing flouncing swagging ribboning frilling bossing gilding braiding dressing up fringing figuring appliquéing jeweling filleting redoing feathering lacing filigreeing tricking (out) redecorating jewelling diamonding furbelowing sprucing (up) impearling pearling gemming Antonyms & Near Antonyms marring defacing displaying disfiguring spoiling simplifying revealing baring exposing streamlining stripping blemishing scarring uncovering dismantling denuding divesting uglifying See More
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grace

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