properness vs grace

grace vs properness

properness and grace both are nouns.

properness is not a verb while grace is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
properness	Yes	No	No	No
grace	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, grace is a hyponym of properness; that is, grace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than properness:

properness: correct or appropriate behavior
grace: a sense of propriety and consideration for others

Other hyponyms of properness include decorousness, decorum, appropriateness, rightness, correctness, good form, priggishness, primness, modesty, reserve, seemliness, decency.

properness (noun)	grace (noun)
correct or appropriate behavior	a sense of propriety and consideration for others
	elegance and beauty of movement or expression
	(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
	a disposition to kindness and compassion
	a short prayer of thanks before a meal
	(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
	a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor

properness (verb)	grace (verb)
	make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
	be beautiful to look at

Difference between properness and grace

Words related to "grace"

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