grace

Nouns

  • (n) (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
    saving grace, state of grace,
  • (n) elegance and beauty of movement or expression
    • a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace
    gracility,
  • (n) a sense of propriety and consideration for others
    • a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace
    seemliness,
  • (n) a disposition to kindness and compassion
    • the victor's grace in treating the vanquished
    good will, goodwill,
  • (n) (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
  • (n) a short prayer of thanks before a meal
    • their youngest son said grace
    thanksgiving, blessing,
  • (n) (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
    free grace, grace of God,

Verbs

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

unseemliness

Words of close approximity

grab grad Graf Gram gran gray Graz
grade graft grail grain grama grand grant grape graph GRAPO grapy grasp grass grate grave gravy graze
grace cup Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen graceful gracefully gracefulness Grace Kelly graceless gracelessly gracelessness grace note grace of God Grace Patricia Kelly