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
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
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
Calvin Trillin
b
: the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful
accepted his advice with grace
graced; gracing
1
: to confer dignity or honor on
The king graced him with the rank of a knight.
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Examples of grace in a Sentence
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.
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Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.
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Noun
The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.
—Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
That grace is a fitting conclusion to her season-long arc.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
While the ballot-counting continues and Kornacki graces our screens, here are some facts to know about the beloved political analyst.
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Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grace. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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grace
1 of 2 noun1
a
: help given to people by God in overcoming temptation
b
: a state of freedom from sin enjoyed through divine grace
2
: a short prayer at a meal
3
4
a
: a charming trait or quality
b
: ease of movement
walks with grace
5
—used as a title for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop
graceful
adjective
-fəl
gracefully
adverb
-fə-lē
gracefulness
noun
Etymology
Noun
Middle English grace "help from God," from early French grace (same meaning), from Latin gratia "favor, charm, thanks," from gratus "pleasing, thankful, agreeable" — related to agree, congratulate, gracious, gratitude
Legal Definition
grace
noun1
: a special favor : privilege
considered by many authorities to be a matter of grace and not of right—The Mentally Disabled and the Law
The Mentally Disabled and the Law2
a
: a temporary exemption
b
: the prerogative of mercy exercised (as by a chief executive) or granted in the form of equitable relief
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