grace synonyms

grace

n.

  1. The quality of being graceful

    suppleness, lithesomeness, lissomeness, ease of movement, nimbleness, agility, pliancy, smoothness, form, address, poise, dexterity, adroitness, symmetry, balance, style, elegance, harmony.

    Antonyms awkwardness*, stiffness, maladroitness.

  2. Mercy

    forgiveness, love, charity; see mercy 1.

  3. Charm

    allure, attractiveness, comeliness, refinement, decorum, finesse; see also beauty 1.

  4. A prayer at table

    invocation, thanks, thanksgiving, blessing, benediction, petition.

fall from grace

do wrong, misbehave, err; see sin.

have the grace

be proper or gracious, accept conditions, resign oneself; see agree, obey 1, 2.

in the bad graces of

in disfavor, rejected, disapproved; see hated.

in the good graces of

favored, accepted, admired; see approved.

with bad grace

sullenly, gracelessly, unwillingly; see reluctantly.

with good grace

graciously, willingly, generously; see gracefully.

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