grace

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a polite and pleasant way of behaving, especially in a difficult situation.

n. courteous goodwill or a willingness to be fair and decent.

日本語:品位※

“He had the grace to admit he was wrong and apologised to the team.”

“She handled the public criticism with remarkable grace, refusing to engage in petty arguments with her detractors.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Religion

n. a short prayer said before or after a meal to give thanks.

n. a short prayer of thanksgiving offered before or after a meal.

日本語:祈とう※

“The family sat down and said grace before they started eating dinner.”

“It was a long-standing tradition in their household for the youngest child to recite grace before the holiday feast began.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Finance Technical

n. extra time allowed to pay a bill or finish a task after the deadline.

n. a period of time allowed for compliance with a requirement or for payment of a debt after the official deadline has passed.

“The bank gave us a three-day grace period to pay the mortgage.”

“The contract includes a ten-day grace period, during which no late fees will be accrued despite the missed deadline.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Religion Formal

n. in religion, the kindness and love that God shows to people.

n. the free and unmerited favour of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings.

“They believed that they were saved by the grace of God.”

“The sermon focused on the concept of divine grace as a transformative force that operates independently of human merit.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Music Technical

n. a small extra note added to a melody to make it sound more beautiful.

n. an extra note printed in small type, added as an ornament to a basic melody.

“The flautist added a quick grace note before the final high C.”

“The performer's interpretation of the baroque suite was noted for its delicate use of grace notes and trills.”

C1 · Advanced Literary · Formal

v. to make something more attractive or to honour a place with your presence.

v. to bring honour or dignity to something by one's presence; to adorn or embellish.

“Several famous paintings grace the walls of the old library.”

“We were deeply moved that the retired professor chose to grace our small ceremony with his presence.”