elegant
word
/ˈɛɫəɡənt/
EL-uh-guhnt
/ˈɛlɪɡənt/
EL-i-guhnt
Definition
Elegant describes someone or something that looks stylish, graceful, and attractive in a refined way. It can also describe simple but clever designs or solutions.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for clothes, rooms, writing, or design: 'an elegant dress', 'an elegant solution'. It is positive and slightly formal. For people, it suggests refined style rather than just physical beauty.
Spanish: elegantePortuguese (BR): elegantePortuguese (PT): eleganteChinese (Simplified): 优雅的 - 雅致的Chinese (Traditional): 優雅的 - 雅緻的Hindi: सुंदर और सलीकेदार - सुरुचिपूर्णArabic: أنيق - راقٍBengali: রুচিশীল - सुरुचিপূর্ণ (শোভন) - সুন্দরভাবে সরলRussian: элегантный - изящныйJapanese: エレガントな - 上品なVietnamese: thanh lịch - tao nhãKorean: 우아한 - 세련된Turkish: zarif - şıkUrdu: خوبصورت - نفیس - پرکشش (پُر وقار)Indonesian: anggun - elegan
Example Sentences
She wore an elegant black dress to the party.
basic
I love how elegant this place feels without trying too hard.
natural
Her writing is clear, precise, and surprisingly elegant.
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The hotel lobby looks very elegant.
basic
This chair has a simple but elegant design.
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That was an elegant solution to a messy problem.
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