Synonyms for

Grace

Verb / greɪs / Another word for grace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Grace means elegance, beauty, or kindness.

Synonyms & similar words

goodwill decorate freegrace unseemliness adorn seemliness graceofgod ornament thanksgiving beautify savinggrace gracility stateofgrace grace embellish deck blessing elegance beauty kindness charm graciousness politeness courtesy favor blessing mercy gentleness clemency forgiveness lenience leniency pardon reprieve indulgence compassion sympathy

Synonyms by register

Formal

elegance poise comeliness dignity

Informal

style flair ease smoothness

Literary

favor mercy benevolence kindness

Antonyms

ugliness clumsiness awkwardness disgrace ungracefulness boorishness

Common collocations

  • with grace
  • saving grace
  • grace period
  • grace under pressure
  • divine grace
  • good grace
  • grace note
  • act of grace

Word family

noun grace
verb grace
adjective graceful
adverb gracefully

Usage note

While 'grace' can refer to elegance and poise, it also has religious connotations of divine favor or mercy. Be mindful of context to avoid misinterpretation.

Example sentences

  1. Her grace and kindness made everyone feel welcome.
  2. The ballerina danced with grace and beauty.
  3. She asked for grace and forgiveness after making a mistake.
  4. The queen moved with great grace and poise.
  5. His grace and generosity were greatly appreciated.

Quotes

  • Grace is the beauty of form under the influence of freedom. - Friedrich Schiller
  • Grace is the face that love wears when it meets imperfection. - Joseph R. Cooke
  • Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. - Max Lucado

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