This is the 8416th most frequent Dutch word.
gratie
Grace; clemency; mercy.
In this sentence, 'gratie' means clemency or pardon, referring to the act of a governmental figure, like a king, forgiving a person who has been condamned or sentenced.
De koning verleende gratie aan de gevangene.
The king granted clemency to the prisoner.
Here, 'gratie' is used to denote elegance or refined manner, referring to the artful and smooth movements of the person performing an activity.
Ze danste met grote gratie door de zaal.
She danced with great grace through the hall.
In this context, 'gratie' represents artistic beauty, emphasizing an aesthetic quality of an artwork or object.