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   elegant

   /ˈɛlɪɡ(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. graceful and stylish in appearance or manner: "she will look elegant in black" Similar stylishgracefultastefuldiscerningrefinedsophisticateddignifiedcultivateddistinguishedclassicsmartfashionablemodishdecorousbeautifulartisticaestheticlovelycharmingpolishedsuaveurbanecultureddashingdebonairluxurioussumptuousopulentgrandplushhigh-classexquisiteinformal:swankyOpposite inelegantgauche
   • 2. (of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) pleasingly ingenious and simple: "the grand unified theory is compact and elegant in mathematical terms" Similar neatsimpleeffectiveingeniouscleverdeftintelligentinventiveOpposite messy

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French, or from Latin elegans, elegant-, related to eligere ‘choose, select’ (see elect).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishELEGANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   elegant - refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style; "elegant handwriting"; "an elegant dark suit"; "she was elegant to her fingertips"; "small churches with elegant white spires"; "an elegant mathematical solution--simple and precise and lucid"

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   Very stylishly dressed men and women are elegant, and fine restaurants with distinctive delicacies are elegant. Most ordinary places and people can become elegant, though, when dressed up or adorned for special occasions. Even walruses can appear elegant when they're swimming.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishelegant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of elegant adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (of people or their behaviour) attractive and showing a good sense of style synonym stylish. She was tall and elegant. The diners all looked effortlessly elegant. He cut an elegant figure in a dark suit.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishELEGANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a person or thing as elegant, you think they are pleasing and graceful in appearance or style.

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   ELEGANT definition: stylish or attractive in appearance or behaviour: . Learn more.

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    If you describe a person or thing as elegant, you think they are pleasing and graceful in appearance or style.

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    If you describe a person or thing as elegant, you think they are pleasing and graceful in appearance or style.