■ noun
1》 elegance of movement.
2》 courteous good will.
↘( ~s ) an attractively polite manner of behaving.
3》 (in Christian belief) the free and unearned favour of God.
↘a divinely given talent or blessing.
↘a person's favour: he fell from ~ with the tabloids.
4》 a period officially allowed for fulfilment of an obligation.
5》 a short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
6》 ( His , Her , or Your Grace ) a title or form of address for a duke, duchess, or archbishop.
■ verb lend honour to by one's presence.
↘be an attractive presence in or on.
Phrases
be in someone's good (or bad ) ~s be regarded by someone with favour (or disfavour).
the ( Three ) Graces Greek Mythology three beautiful goddesses, daughters of Zeus, believed to personify and bestow charm, ~, and beauty.
with good (or bad ) ~ in a willing (or reluctant) manner.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. gratia , from gratus 'pleasing, thankful'; related to grateful .