Search Result:Grace


KK Pronunciation

〔 grєs 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ^rєis 〕


Overview of noun grace

The noun grace has 7 senses


  • 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")

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

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

  • grace, good will, goodwill -- (a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished")

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

  • grace, blessing, thanksgiving -- (a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace")

  • 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")


Overview of verb grace

The verb grace has 2 senses