Meaning & use

gracing

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Bringing elegance, honor, or beauty to something by one's presence or addition.

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The singer's voice was gracing the stage for the final performance of the tour.

Fresh flowers were gracing every table at the reception.

A note on using this word

Often used with a hint of formality or flattery, as in "gracing us with your presence," a phrase that can be sincere or lightly sarcastic.

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