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elegance

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Noun — Graceful, refined beauty in appearance, movement, or manner.

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effortless elegance timeless elegance elegance of design

Etymology

From Middle French élégance, from Latin ēlegantia, meaning refinement or exquisiteness.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “elegance” mean?

The word “elegance” means graceful, refined beauty in appearance, movement, or manner. In plain terms, a quality of gracefulness or tasteful simplicity, whether in how someone carries themselves or how a problem is solved.

How do you pronounce “elegance”?

“Elegance” is pronounced EHL-ih-guhns (/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ in IPA).

How do you use “elegance” in a sentence?

Here is “elegance” used in a sentence: “The dancer moved across the stage with effortless elegance.”

What part of speech is “elegance”?

“Elegance” is a noun.

Where does the word “elegance” come from?

The word “elegance” comes from Latin. From Middle French élégance, from Latin ēlegantia, meaning refinement or exquisiteness.

Is “elegance” a common word?

“Elegance” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “elegance” have?

“Elegance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: graceful, refined beauty in appearance, movement, or manner.

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