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Results for: "grace"

Translating from English to Gaelic

Translations:

grace — elegant movement, poise or balance
→ loinn f/gd

Additional Definitions (WordNet):


NOUN (7)

1. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence;
- Example: "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"
- Example: "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"
- Example: "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"
[syn: grace, saving grace, state of grace]

2. elegance and beauty of movement or expression;
- Example: "a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"
[syn: grace, gracility]

3. a sense of propriety and consideration for others;
- Example: "a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"
[syn: seemliness, grace]

4. a disposition to kindness and compassion;
- Example: "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
[syn: grace, good will, goodwill]

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

6. a short prayer of thanks before a meal;
- Example: "their youngest son said grace"
[syn: grace, blessing, thanksgiving]

7. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God;
- Example: "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"
- Example: "there but for the grace of God go I"
[syn: grace, grace of God, free grace]


VERB (2)

1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.;
- Example: "Decorate the room for the party"
- Example: "beautify yourself for the special day"
[syn: decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify]

2. be beautiful to look at;
- Example: "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
[syn: deck, adorn, decorate, grace, embellish, beautify]