elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action.

a pleasing or attractive quality or endowment.

favor or good will.

a manifestation of favor, esp. by a superior

It was only through the dean's grace that I wasn't expelled from school.

mercy; clemency; pardon

an act of grace.

favor shown in granting a delay or temporary immunity.

an allowance of time after a debt or bill has become payable granted to the debtor before suit can be brought against him or her or a penalty applied

The life insurance premium is due today, but we have 31 days' grace before the policy lapses. Compare grace period

Theology .

the freely given, unmerited favor and love of God.

the influence or spirit of God operating in humans to regenerate or strengthen them.

a virtue or excellence of divine origin

the Christian graces.

Also called state of grace. the condition of being in God's favor or one of the elect.

moral strength

the grace to perform a duty.

a short prayer before or after a meal, in which a blessing is asked and thanks are given.

( usually initial capital letter ) a formal title used in addressing or mentioning a duke, duchess, or archbishop, and formerly also a sovereign (usually prec. by your, his, etc.).

Graces, Classical Mythology . the goddesses of beauty, daughters of Zeus and Eurynome, worshiped in Greece as the Charities and in Rome as the Gratiae.

Music . grace note.

to lend or add grace to; adorn

Many fine paintings graced the rooms of the house.

to favor or honor

to grace an occasion with one's presence.

fall from grace

Theology . to relapse into sin or disfavor.

to lose favor; be discredited

He fell from grace when the boss found out he had lied.

have the grace to

to be so kind as to

Would you have the grace to help, please?

in someone's good (or bad ) graces

regarded with favor (or disfavor) by someone

It is a wonder that I have managed to stay in her good graces this long.

with bad grace

reluctantly; grudgingly

He apologized, but did so with bad grace. Also, with a bad grace.

with good grace

willingly; ungrudgingly

She took on the extra work with good grace.

noun

clumsiness , ineptness , tactlessness , mercilessness , unforgiveness

verb

disgrace , uglify

noun

address , adroitness , agility , allure , attractiveness , balance , beauty , breeding , comeliness , consideration , cultivation , decency , decorum , dexterity , dignity , ease , elegance , etiquette , finesse , finish , form , gracefulness , lissomeness , lithesomeness , mannerliness , manners , nimbleness , pleasantness , pliancy , poise , polish , propriety , refinement , shapeliness , smoothness , style , suppleness , symmetry , tact , tastefulness , benefaction , beneficence , benevolence , caritas , charity , clemency , compassion , compassionateness , favor , forbearance , generosity , goodness , good will , indulgence , kindliness , kindness , leniency , lenity , love , pardon , quarter , reprieve , responsiveness , tenderness , benediction , blessing , invocation , petition , thanks , thanksgiving , elegancy , urbanity , conscience , altruism , benignancy , benignity , charitableness , goodwill , kindheartedness , philanthropy , lenience , mercifulness , mercy , good turn , service , respite , courtliness , culture , devoutness , dispensation , excellence , felicity , holiness , loveliness , saintliness , sanctity , thoughtfulness , virtue

verb

adorn , bedeck , crown , deck , decorate , dignify , distinguish , elevate , enhance , enrich , favor , garnish , glorify , honor , laureate , ornament , set off , beautify , embellish , benedicite , benison , elegance , exalt , politeness , thanks