adjective el· e· gant ˈe-li-gənt 1 : marked by elegance elegant clothes an elegant solution 2 : of a high grade or quality : splendid elegant gems priced at hundreds of thousands of dollars …
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Synonyms of elegant See Definition elegant adjective 1 as in graceful having or showing elegance the most elegant First Lady in the nation's history the bride's elegant gown received nothing but praise Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance graceful handsome luxurious classy fine stylish majestic magnificent tasteful glorious simple regal refined
elegant adjective uk / ˈel.ɪ.ɡ ə nt / us / ˈel.ə.ɡ ə nt / B2 graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour: an elegant woman a very elegant suit an elegant dining room An elegant idea, …
graceful in form or movement: an elegant wave of the hand. appropriate to refined taste: a man devoted to elegant pursuits. excellent; fine; superior: an absolutely elegant wine. (of scientific, …
(ˈɛl ɪ gənt) adj. 1. splendid or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc. 2. polished and dignified, as in tastes, behavior, or literary style. 3. graceful in form or movement. 4. of superior quality; exceptional: an elegant gift. 5. (of theories, solutions, computer programs, etc.) gracefully concise and simple; admirably succinct.
Meaning of elegant in English elegant adjective us / ˈel.ə.ɡ ə nt / uk / ˈel.ɪ.ɡ ə nt / B2 graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior: an elegant woman a very elegant suit an elegant dining …
adj. beautiful, tasteful synonyms for elegant Compare Synonyms chic classic delicate dignified exquisite fancy fashionable graceful grand handsome luxurious neat opulent ornate polished refined silk-stocking simple stately stylish stylized sumptuous appropriate apt aristocratic artistic august choice clever comely courtly cultivated cultured dainty
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance dandified, dandyish, foppish affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner de luxe, deluxe, luxe elegant and sumptuous fine characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment high-class, high-toned pretentiously elegant exquisite, recherche
Essential components of the concept include simplicity and consistency of design, focusing on the essential features of an object. In art of any kind one might also require dignified grace, or restrained beauty of style. Visual stimuli are frequently considered elegant, if a small number of colors and stimuli are used, emphasizing the remainder.