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elegant

UK
/ˈɛlɪɡənt/
US
/ˈɛlɪɡənt/

Translations

elegantadjective
more elegant
Comp.
most elegant
Super.
UK
/ˈɛlɪɡənt/
US
/ˈɛlɪɡənt/
The elegant gown she wore to the gala was the talk of the evening.
La robe élégante qu'elle portait au gala a fait sensation toute la soirée.
Additional translations
raffinéSurtout pour évoquer une grâce ou une distinction marquée dans l'apparence ou les manières.
ingénieuxSurtout pour une solution, une idée ou une conception simple et efficace.
Synonyms
graceful
stylish
refined
sophisticated
tasteful
chic
polished
exquisite
classy
dapper
Antonyms
inelegant
clumsy
awkward
elegantnoun
elegants
pl
UK
/ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/
US
/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡənt/
Rare usage for a person noted for elegance
élégantPersonne distinguée par son allure ou ses manières; emploi surtout masculin.
The elegants of the 18th-century court set the standards for high fashion.
Les élégants de la cour du XVIIIe siècle imposaient les standards de la haute mode.
Synonyms
dandy
fashionista
stylish person
sophisticate
fashionable person
man/woman of taste

Definitions

elegantadjective
Characterized by refined grace and beauty in appearance or manner.
The elegant gown she wore to the gala was the talk of the evening.
Pleasingly ingenious and simple in design or execution.
The scientist's elegant solution to the complex problem impressed the entire team.
elegantnoun
A person who is notably elegant in dress or manners; a stylish or fashionable individual.
The elegants of the 18th-century court set the standards for high fashion.
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