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   el·e·gant

   /ˈeləɡənt/

   adjective

   • 1. pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner: "she will look elegant in black" Similar stylishgracefultastefuldiscerningrefinedsophisticateddignifiedcultivateddistinguishedclassicsmartfashionablemodishdecorousbeautifulartisticaestheticlovelycharmingpolishedsuaveurbanecultureddashingdebonairluxurioussumptuousopulentgrandplushhigh-classexquisiteinformal:swankyOpposite inelegantgauche
   • ▪ (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 definition: 1. graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour: 2. An elegant idea, plan, or solution is…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › elegantElegant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : marked by elegance. elegant clothes. an elegant solution. 2. : of a high grade or quality : splendid. elegant gems priced at hundreds of thousands of dollars. elegantly adverb. Synonyms. classy. courtly. fine. graceful. handsome. majestic. refined. stately. tasteful. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › elegantElegant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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   Elegant definition: tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc.. See examples of ELEGANT used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryELEGANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ELEGANT meaning: 1. graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour: 2. An elegant idea, plan, or solution is…. Learn more.

7. 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 mean that they are pleasing and graceful in appearance or style. Patricia looked beautiful and elegant as always. ...an elegant restaurant.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishelegant - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Definition of elegant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › elegantElegant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Elegant definition: Characterized by or exhibiting refined, tasteful beauty of manner, form, or style.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › elegantElegant - definition of elegant by The Free Dictionary

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    1. splendid or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc. 2. polished and dignified, as in tastes, behavior, or literary style. 3. graceful in form or movement. 4. of superior quality; exceptional: an elegant gift. 5. (of theories, solutions, computer programs, etc.) gracefully concise and simple; admirably succinct.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishELEGANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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