The word "grace" refers to a quality of elegance, beauty, and charm. It can also denote a sense of kindness, favor, or goodwill. In a religious context, grace may represent divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration and sanctification. Additionally, grace can refer to the courteous goodwill in social situations or the smooth and controlled manner in which someone moves or behaves.
The word "grace" comes from the Latin word "gratia," which means "favor" or "thanks." It evolved through Old French "grace," which also means elegance or charm, arriving in Middle English as "grace" before reaching its current form in modern English.