grace

Noun

• (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
    

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal
  • their youngest son said grace
    

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

• a disposition to kindness and compassion
  • the victor's grace in treating the vanquished
    

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

• elegance and beauty of movement or expression
  • a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled 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
    

Verb

• be beautiful to look at
  • Flowers adorned the tables everywhere
    

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

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  grace of God , free grace , blessing , thanksgiving , Grace , good will , goodwill , seemliness , gracility , saving grace , state of grace , deck , adorn , decorate , embellish , beautify , ornament