Grace

Quick meaning: Grace is a noun meaning (countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.

Meaning

(countable, uncountable) Charming, pleasing qualities.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
2. (countable, card games) In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.
3. (countable, music) A grace note.
4. (uncountable) Elegant movement; elegance of movement; balance or poise.
5. An act or decree of the governing body of an English university.
6. (uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which they are free of at least part of their normal obligations towards the creditor.
7. (uncountable, theology) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.

Example Sentences

The dancer moved with grace and strength.

The repayment of the loan starts after a three-year grace.

It has become less common to say grace before having dinner.

The Princess brought grace to an otherwise dull and boring party.

Word Forms

• graces
• gracing
• graced

Synonyms for grace

Depending on context, synonyms include mense, gracefulness, Providence, embellish, blessing, adorn.

Antonyms for grace

Common opposites include unseemliness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include beautify, good will, goodwill, favour, honor, seemliness.

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