English noun: grace | |||
1. | grace (state) (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence | ||
Samples | 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. | ||
Synonyms | saving grace, state of grace | ||
Broader (hypernym) | state | ||
Domain category | Christian theology | ||
2. | grace (attribute) elegance and beauty of movement or expression | ||
Samples | A beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace. | ||
Synonyms | gracility | ||
Broader (hypernym) | gracefulness | ||
3. | grace (attribute) a sense of propriety and consideration for others | ||
Samples | A place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace. | ||
Synonyms | seemliness | ||
Broader (hypernym) | correctitude, properness, propriety | ||
Antonyms | unseemliness | ||
4. | grace (attribute) a disposition to kindness and compassion | ||
Samples | The victor's grace in treating the vanquished. | ||
Synonyms | good will, goodwill | ||
Broader (hypernym) | good nature | ||
5. | Grace (person) (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Greek deity | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Aglaia, Euphrosyne, Thalia | ||
Domain category | Greek mythology | ||
6. | grace (communication) a short prayer of thanks before a meal | ||
Samples | Their youngest son said grace. | ||
Synonyms | blessing, thanksgiving | ||
Broader (hypernym) | orison, petition, prayer | ||
7. | grace (attribute) (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God | ||
Samples | God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners. There but for the grace of God go I. | ||
Synonyms | free grace, grace of God | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beneficence | ||
Domain category | Christian theology | ||
English verb: grace | |||
1. | grace (creation) make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. | ||
Samples | Decorate the room for the party. Beautify yourself for the special day. | ||
Examples | They grace the halls with holly | ||
Synonyms | adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, ornament | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | applique, bard, barde, bead, bedeck, bedight, bedizen, begild, bejewel, beset, bespangle, blazon, braid, broider, caparison, color, colour, deck, dress, dress ship, dress up, emblazon, emblazon, embroider, enamel, encrust, engild, festoon, filet, fillet, flag, fledge, flight, foliate, fret, fringe, garland, garnish, gild, gild the lily, hang, illuminate, illustrate, incrust, inlay, jewel, lacquer, landscape, paint the lily, panel, pipe, prank, redecorate, scallop, smock, spangle, stick, stucco, tart up, tinsel, trim, trim, vermiculate, wreathe | ||
Verb group | ornament | ||
2. | grace (stative) be beautiful to look at | ||
Samples | Flowers adorned the tables everywhere. | ||
Examples | Holly flowers grace the halls | ||
Synonyms | adorn, beautify, deck, decorate, embellish | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | be | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ornament | ||