grace

/ˈgrās/

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit gṛṇāti he praises

noun

  1. unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification

  2. a virtue coming from God

  3. a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance

mercy charity clemency grace leniency mean a disposition to show kindness or compassion. mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it. charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others.

verb

  1. to confer dignity or honor on

  2. adorn, embellish

The king graced him with the rank of a knight.

noun

  1. a musical note added as an ornament; especially : appoggiatura

  2. a small addition or embellishment