Meaning & use
grace
Elegance and smoothness of movement, form, or manner.
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The dancer crossed the stage with remarkable grace and perfect balance.
She accepted the criticism with grace, thanking the reviewer instead of arguing.
A note on using this word
Grace can describe physical elegance, courteous behavior under pressure, or, in religious contexts, unearned divine favor; context determines which sense applies.
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2. noun
In Christian theology, the free and unmerited favor or love of God shown toward humanity.
The hymn describes salvation as a gift of divine grace, not something earned.
3. noun
An extra period of time allowed before a rule, debt, or penalty takes effect.
The bank gave borrowers a thirty-day grace period before charging any late fees.
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