Phrase guide

state of grace

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A condition free from mortal sin, in which one has the favor of God and enjoys unmerited divine assistance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: Christianity

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
  • it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church
  • the Virgin lived in a state of grace

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: grace, saving grace

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: state

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: estat de gràcia — condition free from mortal sin
  • Finnish: armon tila — condition free from mortal sin
  • French: état de grâce — condition free from mortal sin
  • German: Gnadenzustand — condition free from mortal sin
  • German: Zustand der Gnade — condition free from mortal sin
  • Irish: staid na ngrást — condition free from mortal sin
  • Polish: stan łaski — condition free from mortal sin