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grace

noun (POLITENESS)
 
 
/ɡreɪs/

Definition

C2 [U] the quality of being pleasantly polite, or a willingness to be fair and honest: They accepted their defeat with good grace.Polite and respectfulPolite and respectful graces
 
 
/ɡreɪsɪz/ [plural]
ways of behaving that are considered polite and pleasant: Ken is sadly lacking in social graces.Manners and levels of formalityPolite and respectful
(Definition of grace noun (POLITENESS) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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