elegant
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.el·e·gant
adjective \ˈe-li-gənt\Definition of ELEGANT
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>
— el·e·gant·ly adverb
See Examples of ELEGANT
- an elegant solution to the problem
- <the most elegant First Lady in the nation's history>
Origin of ELEGANT
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin elegant-, elegans; akin to Latin eligere to select — more at elect
First Known Use: 15th century
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