Meaning of grace
Definition of grace
(noun)
(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"
elegance
and
beauty
of
movement
or expression; "a
beautiful
figure
which she
used
in
subtle
movements of
unparalleled
grace"
a
sense
of
propriety
and
consideration
for others; "a
place
where the
company
of others
must
be
accepted
with
good
grace"
a
disposition
to
kindness
and compassion; "the victor's
grace
in treating the vanquished"
a
period
of
time
past
the
deadline
for fulfilling an
obligation
during which a
penalty
that would be
imposed
for
being
late
is waived,
especially
an
extended
period
granted
as a
special
favor; "The
payment
had
originally
been due on April 1 but we had a
grace
period
which
expired
in June."
(Greek mythology) one of
three
sisters who were the givers of
beauty
and charm; a
favorite
subject
for sculptors
a
short
prayer
of
thanks
before
a meal; "their youngest son
said
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"
(verb)
make
more
attractive
by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the
room
for the party"; "beautify yourself for the
special
day"
be
beautiful
to
look
at; "Flowers
adorned
the tables everywhere"
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