· (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"

Synonym(s): saving_grace, state_of_grace

Hypernym(s): state

· elegance and beauty of movement or expression; "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"

Synonym(s): gracility

Hypernym(s): gracefulness

· a sense of propriety and consideration for others; "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"

Synonym(s): seemliness

Hypernym(s): propriety, properness, correctitude

· a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"

Synonym(s): good_will, goodwill

Hypernym(s): good_nature

· 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; "The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June."

Synonym(s): grace_period

Hypernym(s): time_period, period_of_time, period

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

Synonym(s): Grace

Hypernym(s): Greek_deity

· a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"

Synonym(s): blessing, thanksgiving

Hypernym(s): prayer, petition, orison

· (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"

Synonym(s): grace_of_God, free_grace

Hypernym(s): beneficence

· make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"

Synonym(s): decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, beautify

Hypernym(s): change, alter, modify

· be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"

Synonym(s): deck, adorn, decorate, embellish, beautify

Hypernym(s): be