grace

[[t]greɪs[/t]]

n. v. graced, grac•ing

1) elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action

2) attractive ease and smoothness of movement

3) a pleasing or attractive quality or endowment

4) favor or goodwill

5) a manifestation of favor, esp. by a superior

6) mercy; clemency; pardon

7) favor shown in granting a delay or temporary immunity

8) bus cvb

grace period

9) rel

a) the freely given, unmerited favor and love of God

b) the influence or spirit of God operating in humans

c) a virtue or excellence of divine origin

d) the condition of being in God's favor or one of the elect

10) decency or propriety:

to have the grace to feel ashamed[/ex]

11) a short prayer before or after a meal, in which a blessing is asked and thanks are given

12) (cap.) a title used in addressing or mentioning a duke, duchess, or archbishop (usu. prec. by Your, His, etc.)

13) myt Graces, the ancient Greek and Roman goddesses of beauty and kindness, usu. represented as three in number

14) to lend or add grace to; adorn:

Many paintings graced the walls[/ex]

15) to favor or honor:

to grace an occasion with one's presence[/ex]

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- fall from grace in someone's good with bad grace with good grace

Etymology: 1125–75; ME < OF < L grātia favor, kindness, esteem, der. of grātus pleasing