grace

Noun
  1. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God;
    The state of one who is under such divine influence (synset 114481629)
    "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"
    referred to in: christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches
    is a type of: state - the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    same as: saving grace, state of grace
  2. Elegance and beauty of movement or expression (synset 105010755)
    "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"
    is a type of: gracefulness - beautiful carriage
    same as: gracility
  3. A sense of propriety and consideration for others (synset 104907534)
    "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"
    is a type of: correctitude, properness, propriety - correct or appropriate behavior
    same as: seemliness
  4. A disposition to kindness and compassion (synset 104647713)
    "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
    is a type of: good nature - a cheerful, obliging disposition
    same as: good will, goodwill
  5. A period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor (synset 115142101)
    "The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June."
    is a type of: period, period of time, time period - an amount of time
    same as: grace period
  6. (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm;
    A favorite subject for sculptors (synset 109518513)
    referred to in: greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
    is a type of: greek deity - a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
    subtypes:
    • aglaia - (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces
    • euphrosyne - (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces
    • thalia - (Greek mythology) one of the three Graces
  7. A short prayer of thanks before a meal (synset 107204699)
    "their youngest son said grace"
    is a type of: orison, petition, prayer - reverent petition to a deity
    same as: blessing, thanksgiving
  8. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God (synset 104847946)
    "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I"
    referred to in: christian theology - the teachings of Christian churches
    is a type of: beneficence - the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
    same as: free grace, grace of god
Verb
  1. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. (synset 201679858)
    "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    subtypes:
    same as: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, ornament
    verb group: ornament - be an ornament to
  2. Be beautiful to look at (synset 202754802)
    "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
    is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
    subtypes: ornament - be an ornament to
    same as: adorn, beautify, deck, decorate, embellish

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