n. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I"

n. a disposition to kindness and compassion; "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"

n. a sense of propriety and consideration for others

n. elegance and beauty of movement or expression

n. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"

n. a short prayer of thanks before a meal

v. confer

v. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"

n. moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people"

n. the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong

n. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

n. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"

n. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure"

n. an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

n. a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"

n. great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"

n. adroitness in using the hands

n. the skillful and effective interaction of movements

n. harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters; "the two parties were in agreement"

n. a state of equilibrium

n. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

n. a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole

n. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

n. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"

n. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"

n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad

n. the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon"

n. a religious ceremony in which something is made holy

n. an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work"

n. the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"

n. the worship given to God alone

v. confer dignity or honor upon; "He was dignified with a title"

v. love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"

v. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"

v. lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line; "lay out the clothes"; "lay out the arguments"

v. bring order to or into; "Order these files"

v. provide with decoration; "dress the windows"

v. make better or more attractive; "This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat"

v. make more beautiful

v. make better or improve in quality; "The experience enriched her understanding"; "enriched foods"

v. bestow glory upon; "The victory over the enemy glorified the Republic"

v. dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

n. a lack of consideration for others

n. the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

v. make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent; "We had to simplify the instructions"; "this move will simplify our lives"