soigné

Or soi·gnée

[swahn-yey, swa-nyey]

adjective

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

2. well-groomed.

soigné

/ swaɲe, ˈswɑːnjeɪ /

adjective

1. well-groomed; elegant

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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of soigné¹

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