Meaning

2 senses
  1. (countable, in the plural, often)A skill for dealing with people and society.

    Near-synonyms: social skills, soft skills, people skills

    His lack of mastery of the social graces made it obvious he had not been raised in upper-class society.

  2. (uncountable)The ability to fit into polite society and behave properly and with etiquette.

    Near-synonym: refinement

    His lack of social grace made him anathema at dinner parties.

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