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soigné

or soi·gnée

[ swahn-yey; French swa-nyey ]

adjective

  1. carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed.


soigné

/ ˈswɑːnjeɪ; swaɲe /

adjective

  1. well-groomed; elegant


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Word History and Origins

Origin of soigné1

1915–20; < French, past participle of soigner to take care of < Germanic (compare Old Saxon sunnea care, concern)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of soigné1

French, from soigner to take good care of, of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon sunnea care

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Example Sentences

In person, Bianco is striking: graceful and porcelain-skinned, a soigné swan.

This calculated theatrical effect enchanted the public, with one observer calling Twain's look "very soigné."

Her figure is too petite to give effect to heroic characters; but her voice is good, and her stage business soigné.

And, looking at the publicist's soigné moustache and firm jaw and broad hands, I could believe it.

I have already alluded to his mental culture, which was decidedly soigné for a Spaniard of his original grade and time.

We dined with Mr. Henry Petre, one of the most soigné dinners in London.

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