noun
Uncommon
Graces
GRAY-sihz
Graces (noun) means In Greek mythology, the three goddesses (Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia) who personified charm, beauty, and goodwill. Example: “Renaissance painters loved to depict the Three Graces dancing together.”
noun
1
In Greek mythology, the three goddesses (Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia) who personified charm, beauty, and goodwill.
"Renaissance painters loved to depict the Three Graces dancing together."
2
The plural of grace, often used in phrases about being in someone's good favor.
"He was always trying to get back into his boss's good graces."
How to use Graces
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the mythological trio of goddesses, or the everyday phrase about being liked or favored by someone.
Common pairings
good graces
the Three Graces
fall from grace
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Word forms
- Plural
- the Graces
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Etymology
From Latin Gratiae ("the Graces"), from gratia ("grace, favor"), ultimately from Ancient Greek kharis ("grace, charity").
Rhymes for Graces
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What does “Graces” mean?
The word “Graces” means in Greek mythology, the three goddesses (Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia) who personified charm, beauty, and goodwill. In plain terms, either the mythological trio of goddesses, or the everyday phrase about being liked or favored by someone.
How do you pronounce “Graces”?
“Graces” is pronounced GRAY-sihz (/ˈɡɹeɪsɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Graces” in a sentence?
Here is “Graces” used in a sentence: “Renaissance painters loved to depict the Three Graces dancing together.”
What part of speech is “Graces”?
“Graces” is a noun.
Where does the word “Graces” come from?
The word “Graces” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Gratiae ("the Graces"), from gratia ("grace, favor"), ultimately from Ancient Greek kharis ("grace, charity").
Is “Graces” a common word?
“Graces” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Graces” have?
“Graces” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the three goddesses (Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia) who personified charm, beauty, and goodwill.
