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elegant

/ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/adjective

Graceful and stylish in a simple, tasteful way, in appearance, dress, or manner.

Example sentences

  • “She wore an elegant black dress to the gala.”
  • “The hotel lobby was elegant, with marble floors and soft lighting.”
  • “He moved across the dance floor with elegant ease.”

Common with clothes, rooms, and handwriting: an elegant suit, an elegant restaurant. Programmers also praise an elegant solution, meaning simple and clever.

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