Grace
/grˈeɪs/
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Definitions
Noun
(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"
Noun
elegance and beauty of movement or expression; "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"
Noun
a sense of propriety and consideration for others; "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"
Noun
a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor''s grace in treating the vanquished"
Noun
(Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
Noun
a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"
Noun
(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"
Verb
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
Verb
be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
Synonyms
adorn
beautify
blessing
deck
decorate
embellish
free grace
good will
goodwill
grace of God
gracility
ornament
saving grace
seemliness
state of grace
thanksgiving
More General Terms
alter
be
beneficence
change
correctitude
good nature
gracefulness
Greek deity
modify
orison
petition
prayer
properness
propriety
state
More Specific Terms
Aglaia
applique
bard
barde
bead
bedeck
bedight
bedizen
begild
bejewel
beset
bespangle
blazon
braid
broider
caparison
color
colour
deck
dress
dress ship
dress up
emblazon
embroider
enamel
encrust
engild
Euphrosyne
festoon
filet
fillet
flag
fledge
flight
foliate
fret
fringe
garland
garnish
gild
gild the lily
hang
illuminate
illustrate
incrust
inlay
jewel
lacquer
landscape
ornament
paint the lily
panel
pipe
prank
redecorate
scallop
smock
spangle
stick
stucco
tart up
Thalia
tinsel
trim
vermiculate
wreathe