grace
n 1: a state of sanctification by God [syn: {state of grace}]
2: elegance and beauty of movement or expression [syn: {gracility}]
3: a sense of propriety and consideration for others [syn: {seemliness}]
[ant: {unseemliness}]
4: a disposition to kindness and compassion; benign good will:
"the victor's grace in treating the vanquished" [syn: {good
will}, {goodwill}]
5: a short prayer of thanks before a meal [syn: {blessing}, {thanksgiving}]
6: free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God: "there but
for the grace of God go I"
v 1: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.;
"Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself
for the special day" [syn: {decorate}, {adorn}, {ornament},
{embellish}, {beautify}]
2: be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables
everywhere" [syn: {deck}, {adorn}, {decorate}, {embellish},
{beautify}]
3: confer honor on [syn: {honor}, {honour}, {favor}, {favour}]