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   elegant

   /ˈɛlɪɡ(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. graceful and stylish in appearance or manner: "she will look elegant in black" Similar stylishgracefultastefuldiscerningrefinedsophisticateddignifiedcultivateddistinguishedclassicsmartfashionablemodishdecorousbeautifulartisticaestheticlovelycharmingpolishedsuaveurbanecultureddashingdebonairluxurioussumptuousopulentgrandplushhigh-classexquisiteinformal:swankyOpposite inelegantgauche
   • 2. (of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) pleasingly ingenious and simple: "the grand unified theory is compact and elegant in mathematical terms" Similar neatsimpleeffectiveingeniouscleverdeftintelligentinventiveOpposite messy

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French, or from Latin elegans, elegant-, related to eligere ‘choose, select’ (see elect).

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   What is the meaning of elegance?

   • Elegance refers to being splendid or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc. It also means polished and dignified in tastes, behavior, or literary style. Moreover, it is graceful in form or movement, and of superior quality or exceptional.

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   What is elegant adjective?

   • Definition of elegant adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (of people or their behaviour) attractive and showing a good sense of style synonym stylish She was tall and elegant. The diners all looked effortlessly elegant. He cut an elegant figure in a dark suit.

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   What does elegaunt mean?

   • From Late Middle English elegaunt, from Middle French elegant, ultimately from Latin ēlegāns. elegant (comparative more elegant, superlative most elegant) Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

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   What does it mean if a document is elegant?

   • If you describe a piece of writing, an idea, or a plan as elegant, you mean that it is simple, clear, and clever. The document impressed me with its elegant simplicity. ...an elegantly simple idea. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Collins English Dictionary.

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   What is an elegant idea?

   • An elegant idea, plan, or solution is clever but simple, and therefore attractive. She wore an elegant dove-grey jacket. She's got the most elegant writing style. He assumed an elegant pose beside the fireplace. This is a fine building of elegant proportions. She completed the decor with a pair of elegant ruched curtains.

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   How do you describe an elegant person?

   • If you describe a person or thing as elegant, you mean that they are pleasing and graceful in appearance or style. Patricia looked beautiful and elegant as always. ...an elegant restaurant. ...the princess's understated elegance. The furniture managed to combine practicality with elegance. ...a tall, elegantly dressed man with a mustache.

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    Define elegant. elegant synonyms, elegant pronunciation, elegant translation, English dictionary definition of elegant. adj. Characterized by or exhibiting refined, tasteful beauty of manner, form, or style.