Elegance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Elegance is a noun meaning Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.
Meaning
Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.
More Meanings
- Restraint and grace of style.
- The beauty of an idea characterized by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.
- (countable, dated) A refinement or luxury.
Example Sentences
The bride was elegance personified.
The simple dress had a quiet elegance.
The proof of the theorem had a pleasing elegance.
As to the comforts and elegances of life, we have enough of them for our good.
Word Forms
- elegances
Antonyms for elegance
Common opposites include inelegance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include elegant, chic, grace, charming, luxe, grandeur.
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