elegancy

American  

[el-i-guhn-see] / ˈɛl ɪ gən si /

noun

plural

elegancies

1. elegance.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperelegancy noun
• superelegancy noun

Etymology

Origin of elegancy

From the Latin word ēlegantia, dating back to 1525–35. See elegant, -ancy

Example Sentences

Here are only numbers ratified; but for the elegancy, facility, and golden cadence of poesy, caret .

From Canterbury Pieces by Butler, Samuel

The chief secret is the choice of words; 224 and, by this choice, I do not here mean elegancy of expression, but propriety of sound, to be varied according to the nature of the subject.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 07 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Not long afterwards he brought me some verses written upon that model, a specimen of which I subjoin, having changed some phrases of less elegancy, and a few rhymes objectionable to the cultivated ear.

From The Biglow Papers by Hughes, Thomas

We were prettily received and entertained here, and an elegancy ran through every thing, persons as well as furniture, yet all plain.

From Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded by Richardson, Samuel

Delight, or pleasure, as when one is entertained, or ravished with music, painting, oratory, or any such elegancy, shews itself by the looks, gestures, and utterance of joy; but moderated.

From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by Moore, John Hamilton