Social Grace

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl ɡreɪs/

Definitions of social grace

noun a behavior or way of acting that is considered polite and proper in social situations

Example Sentences

A1 Social grace is important when meeting new people.

A2 She showed great social grace by thanking everyone for coming to her party.

B1 Having social grace can help you navigate social situations with ease.

B2 His social grace and charm made him a favorite among his colleagues.

C1 Social grace is often seen as a sign of emotional intelligence.

C2 She exhibited impeccable social grace in handling the delicate situation.

Examples of social grace in a Sentence

formal She displayed impeccable social grace at the charity gala, effortlessly mingling with guests and making everyone feel welcome.

informal Even though he's a bit shy, he always manages to maintain his social grace during social gatherings.

slang She's got mad social grace skills - she can charm anyone she meets!

figurative In the world of business, having social grace can be just as important as having technical skills.

Grammatical Forms of social grace

past tense

exhibited social grace

plural

social graces

comparative

more socially graceful

superlative

most socially graceful

present tense

exhibits social grace

future tense

will exhibit social grace

perfect tense

has exhibited social grace

continuous tense

is exhibiting social grace

singular

social grace

positive degree

very socially graceful

infinitive

to exhibit social grace

gerund

exhibiting social grace

participle

exhibiting social grace

Origin and Evolution of social grace

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The term 'social grace' originated from the concept of 'grace' in medieval European society, which referred to elegance, refinement, and courteous behavior.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'social grace' has come to encompass a broader range of behaviors and etiquettes that are considered polite and appropriate in social situations.