elegance

CEFRB2

/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being graceful, stylish, and pleasing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Restraint and grace of style.

Examples

  • Everybody at the party was charmed by her elegance.

  • The proof of the theorem had a pleasing elegance.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The beauty of an idea characterized by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.

  2. Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.

  3. A refinement or luxury.

More examples

In context

  • The simple dress had a quiet elegance.

  • Elegance at all times.

  • The bride was elegance personified.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French élégance, from Latin ēlegantia (“exquisiteness; refinement, elegance”).