elegance
What is another word for elegance? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Graceful, refined beauty in appearance, movement, or manner.
Antonyms
How to use elegance
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
effortless elegance
timeless elegance
elegance of design
Etymology
From Middle French élégance, from Latin ēlegantia, meaning refinement or exquisiteness.
Full origin of elegance →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.
