n. 1 elegance, gracefulness, suppleness, finesse, refinement, ease, polish, poise She rides well, with an unconscious grace 2 tastefulness, (good) taste, cultivation, suavity or suaveness, culture, savoir faire, discernment, discrimination, (good) manners, politeness, breeding, consideration, decency, etiquette, tact, propriety, decorum, mannerliness They had the grace to ignore my rough attire 3 indulgence, forgiveness, mercy, mercifulness, leniency, compassion, clemency, charity, goodwill, goodness We survived the fire only by the grace of God The company gives you 30 days' grace to pay the bill. 4 kindness, favour, kindliness, benevolence, generosity, goodness, graciousness, becomingness, seemliness; excellence, virtue, strength of character, considerateness At least he had the good grace to admit being wrong 5 blessing, thanksgiving, prayer, benediction Grace was said before each meal
v. 6 adorn, embellish, set off, decorate, ornament, beautify, enhance, garnish The table was graced by a huge silver candelabrum 7 dignify, enhance, distinguish, enrich, honour, favour The dinner-party is graced by your presence