noun
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dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour
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good taste in design, style, arrangement, etc
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something elegant; a refinement
Other Word Forms
- hyperelegance noun
- overelegance noun
- superelegance noun
Etymology
Origin of elegance
1500–10; < Middle French < Latin ēlegantia choiceness. See elegant, -ance
Example Sentences
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That show was set against giant glowing planets that signalled his ambitions, while Tuesday's looks were rooted in more earthly beauty, particularly the elegance of bird life.
From Barron's
That show was set against giant glowing planets that signalled his ambitions, while Tuesday's looks were rooted in earthly beauty, particularly the elegance of bird life.
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A worker applies gold detailing to the ornate spires of Sleeping Beauty Castle, showcasing the elegance and precision that defined the centerpiece of Disneyland Park.
From Los Angeles Times
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the designer the "undisputed master of style and elegance and eternal symbol of Italian high fashion".
From Barron's
"How can we imagine the future, in this moment of extreme change? This collection is a search for beauty, for elegance and meaning," Prada added.
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