grace

US /ɡreɪs/
UK /ɡreɪs/
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smoothness and elegance of movement

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She moved with effortless grace across the stage.
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The dancer's movements were full of grace.
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elegancepoisefluiditysmoothnessfinesse
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courteous goodwill

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He accepted the defeat with good grace.
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They showed great grace in handling the difficult situation.
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courtesypolitenessdecorumdignitytact
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(in Christian belief) the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings

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By God's grace, they survived the accident.
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The sermon focused on divine grace and forgiveness.
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blessingfavormercybenevolencedivine favor
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to adorn or do credit to (someone or something) by one's presence

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The old mansion was graced by beautiful gardens.
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The queen graced the event with her presence.
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adornbeautifyembellishdignifyhonor
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