1. (

• grace ,
• saving_grace ,
• state_of_grace

) (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" ;

2. (

• grace ,
• gracility

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

3. (

• seemliness ,
• grace

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

4. (

• grace ,
• good_will ,
• goodwill

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

5. (

• grace ,
• grace_period

) 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." ;

6. (

• Grace

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

7. (

• grace ,
• blessing ,
• thanksgiving

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

8. (

• grace ,
• grace_of_God ,
• free_grace

) (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" ;

1. (

• decorate ,
• adorn ,
• grace ,
• ornament ,
• embellish ,
• beautify

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

2. (

• deck ,
• adorn ,
• decorate ,
• grace ,
• embellish ,
• beautify

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