Definition of grace
1a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctificationb : a virtue coming from Godc : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance
2a : approval, favor stayed in his good gracesb archaic : mercy, pardonc : a special favor : privilege each in his place, by right, not grace, shall rule his heritage — Rudyard Kiplingd : disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemencye : a temporary exemption : reprieve
3a : 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 Buchanc : ease and suppleness (see 1supple 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
8a : sense of propriety or right had the grace not to run for elective office — Calvin Trillinb : the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful accepted his advice with grace
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Examples of grace in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of grace from the Web
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The very idea of sitting across the table from a demagogue who preyed on racial, ethnic and religious hostilities and treating him with decorum and social grace fills me with disgust, to the point of overflowing. . .
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A native of Jordan, Mont., Freeman is remembered by family and friends as a gentleman with wit, grace and story-telling abilities.
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Ms. Halvorson’s output was multilayered and superserious: Mr. Zorn’s compositions brought out the prickliness in her style but also a sense of precarious grace.
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All for a noble cause, of course — to protect Malia Waincroft (Reiko Aylesworth) from being marred by his fall from grace.
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The middle seat is my secret saving grace: A window seat is too far in, shoved way beneath the overhead bin and with two whole humans separating me from freedom.
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What sets Slack apart is its grace in sending files and allowing users to only tune in to what subjects matter to them.
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The history for me is the saving grace here, being old enough to have lived through this before.
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Grace, strength, and peace to your respective families at this time.
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Origin and Etymology of grace
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit gṛṇāti he praises
First Known Use: 12th century
Synonym Discussion of grace
Other Christian Religious Terms
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Definition of grace
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Examples of grace in a Sentence
Several marble statues grace the courtyard.
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence.
Recent Examples of grace from the Web
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Most of my email this year was for the birds, specifically Pacific golden plovers (kolea) and white terns (manu-o-Ku), the native species that choose to grace our city.
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Craig Sager, the longtime sportscaster who graced the sidelines of the NBA’s biggest games in his majestic wardrobe and turned into an inspirational figure in recent years during his public battle with leukemia, died on Thursday.
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Well enough to grace the biggest international stage in sports.
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Its interior was once graced by the spacecraft that carried human beings to the Moon.
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His office, littered with books and file boxes, is graced with pictures of America’s two preeminent realists: Hans Morgenthau from the first half of the 20th century, and Samuel Huntington from the second half.
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GTAV is, easily, the most expansive, addictive, and downright amazing game to ever grace a modern console gaming system.
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In eager anticipation of a new viewing season, the lovely women who will soon grace your screen Tom Hardy Wanted to Show You His Penis in 'Taboo'
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The recent death of the magisterial vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson calls attention to his active heirs, chief among them Nelson, a loquacious improviser who has graced the bands of Dave Holland and Kenny Barron.
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Origin and Etymology of grace
see 1grace
First Known Use: 1585
GRACE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of grace for English Language Learners
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: a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward
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: a controlled, polite, and pleasant way of behaving
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graces : skills that are needed for behaving in a polite way in social situations
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Definition of grace for English Language Learners
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: to decorate or add beauty to (something)
GRACE Defined for Kids
Definition of grace for Students
Law Dictionary
grace
Legal Definition of grace
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
2a : 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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