saving_grace (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the expression *saving grace*:
NOUN	state	saving grace, grace, state of grace	(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God
NOUN	attribute	saving grace	a redeeming quality or characteristic

English > *saving grace*: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaning	(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence.
Example	"it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"
Synonyms	grace, state of grace
Category	Christian theology	The teachings of Christian churches
Broader	state	The way something is with respect to its main attributes
Spanish	estado de gracia, gracia
Catalan	estat de gràcia, gràcia

English > *saving grace*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	A redeeming quality or characteristic.
Examples	"her love of music remains her one saving grace" "her sense of humor has to be a saving grace" "the saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs"
Broader	characteristic	A distinguishing quality

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