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1. (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
    
2. Elegance and beauty of movement or expression
   "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"
   - gracility
    
3. A sense of propriety and consideration for others
   "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"
   - seemliness
    
4. A disposition to kindness and compassion
   "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
   - good will, goodwill
    
5. A short prayer of thanks before a meal
   "their youngest son said grace"
   - blessing, thanksgiving
    
6. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favour or beneficence of God
   "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I"
   - grace of God, free grace

1. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
   - decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautify
    
2. Be beautiful to look at
   - deck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify

1. (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favourite subject for sculptors

Derived forms: graces, graced, Graces, gracing

See also: gracious

Type of: alter, be, beneficence, change, correctitude, good nature, gracefulness, Greek deity, modify, orison [archaic], petition, prayer, properness, propriety, state

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