(usually used in plural form "values") Principles or standards of behavior
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Refinement or gentility in manner or nature
“She spoke with grace and elegance, and maintained a sense of calm that allowed her to face life's hurdles with dignity and acceptance.”
Smoothness and elegance of movement
“He moved with the grace of a trained dancer.”
Kindness or benevolence extended to others
“Harold regularly spoke of God's grace that was bestowed upon him during his life.”
An act of kindness, mercy or benevolence
“It is a preparative for receiving grace, and the effect of grace received, from both which considerations the more a man has of it, the better.”
A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal
“Neither of my parents had been overly religious, although Dad would always insist on saying grace before each meal.”
Good manners or etiquette
“Marcus had the good grace to admit that the article had spurred him on to prove he could still win at the highest level.”
The condition or fact of being favored by someone
“In its infancy, the process fell from grace because of production problems.”
A period officially allowed for payment of a sum due
“If the patient cannot pay immediately, a period of grace will be allowed.”
A quality or characteristic that is honorable or meritorious
“As if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being allegedly healthy for the heart.”
Grandeur, brilliance, lavishness or splendor
The property of being sacred
Something attributive that is pleasing to the senses
An attribute of a thing or person
God's favor and protection
The process or act of purifying, typically in a moral or emotional sense
Lithe and agile when moving and bending
An expression of worship and veneration
A quality considered good morally, or that gives something special worth
A natural ability to do or learn something well and easily
The absence of embarrassment, constraint, discomfort or awkwardness
Term of respect, usually to royalty
The well-being of a person or thing as a result of a well-intentioned act
(usually used in plural form "values") Principles or standards of behavior
To make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
“A special table will grace the Great Chamber of a historic house in York in memory of one of its volunteers.”
To honor or favor
“He would grace the internet with the most perfect email ever crafted by an individual.”
To provide with a quality, ability, or asset
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