Main Entry: el·e·gance

Pronunciation: \ˈe-li-gən(t)s\

Function: noun

Date: circa 1510

1 a : refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity b : tasteful richness of design or ornamentation <the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings> c : dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish <the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance> d : scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity <the elegance of a mathematical proof>
2 : something that is elegant