Synonyms of graces

graces 1 of 2

noun

plural of grace

1

as in services

an act of kind assistance

in Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables, Jean Valjean's decision to go to jail for the man mistaken for him is a grace that goes beyond thanks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• services
• privileges
• mercies
• benevolences
• courtesies
• favors
• indulgences
• benefits
• advantages
• boons
• blessings
• turns
• dispensations
• waivers
• liberties
• licences
• licenses
• mannas
• godsends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obstacles
• impediments
• interferences
• hurdles
• hindrances

2

as in virtues

a quality that gives something special worth

as if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being healthy for the heart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• virtues
• distinctions
• advantages
• merits
• values
• excellencies
• excellences
• cardinal virtues
• superiorities
• edges
• plusses
• pluses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deficiencies
• defects
• demerits
• flaws
• faults
• failings
• blemishes
• disvalues
• drawbacks
• negatives
• minuses

graces

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grace

as in adorns

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adorns
• decorates
• drapes
• enriches
• beautifies
• ornaments
• embellishes
• dresses
• decks
• trims
• bedecks
• festoons
• embosses
• paints
• garnishes
• bedizens
• blazons
• does
• dolls up
• pretties (up)
• arrays
• gussies up
• caparisons
• emblazes
• does up
• brightens
• fancifies
• traps
• fancies up
• embroiders
• glitzes (up)
• tricks (out)
• freshens
• accessorizes
• gilds
• smartens
• hangs
• bosses
• garlands
• chases
• ribbons
• frills
• gems
• furbelows
• jewels
• fringes
• figures
• braids
• feathers
• swags
• flounces
• wreathes
• diamonds
• appliqués
• fillets
• dresses up
• filigrees
• redecorates
• pearls
• laces
• spruces (up)
• redoes
• impearls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• disfigures
• spoils
• defaces
• reveals
• displays
• mars
• simplifies
• streamlines
• strips
• exposes
• bares
• blemishes
• denudes
• uncovers
• dismantles
• divests
• uglifies