elegance

noun

el·​e·​gance ˈe-li-gən(t)s 

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

Synonyms of elegance

• elegancy
• majesty
• refinement
• gracefulness

Examples of elegance in a Sentence

the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings

Recent Examples on the Web

Golden Globes hair 2026 channeled silver screen elegance with movie star bobs, sculptural waves, and vintage styles owning the night. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026

Best Hotels & Resorts El Encanto Perched above Santa Barbara with sweeping ocean views, El Encanto is a refined hideaway known for discreet luxury and timeless California elegance. —Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

Diaz made a case for timeless elegance, posing in a simple black dress with a floor-grazing hemline and a simple column silhouette. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026

Today fifth-generation Fiorentinos have overseen renovations that restored the hotel’s shine with deference to its old-world elegance. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1504, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Kids Definition

elegance

noun

el·​e·​gance ˈel-i-gən(t)s 

1

: gracefulness of style or movement

2

: decoration or design that is rich but in good taste