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n. (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

n. elegance and beauty of movement or expression; "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"

grace, good will, goodwill

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

grace, grace of God, free grace

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"

grace, saving grace, state of grace

n. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is 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"

grace, blessing, thanksgiving

n. a short prayer of thanks before a meal; "their youngest son said grace"

favor, favour, grace, honor, honour

v. confer

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dexterity, manual dexterity, sleight

n. adroitness in using the hands

indulgence, lenience, leniency

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

aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid

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

good, goodness

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

virtue

n. a particular moral excellence

refinement, civilization, civilisation

n. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

elegance

n. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics); "the simplicity and elegance of his invention"

dignity, self-respect, self-regard, self-worth

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

benevolence

n. an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

coordination

n. the skillful and effective interaction of movements

agreement, accord

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

balance

n. a state of equilibrium

equilibrium

n. a stable situation in which forces cancel one another

harmony, concord, concordance

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

poise

n. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

ease, comfort

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"

elegance

n. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics); "the simplicity and elegance of his invention"

polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish

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

presence

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

sanctification

n. a religious ceremony in which something is made holy

praise

n. offering words of homage as an act of worship; "they sang a hymn of praise to God"

prayer, supplication

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"

adoration, latria

n. the worship given to God alone

dignify

v. raise the status of; "I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer"

idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere

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

reverence, fear, revere, venerate

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"

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unseemliness

n. a lack of consideration for others

awkwardness, clumsiness

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

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