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
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Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
Recent Examples on the Web
Paddy, ever the upper-class Englishman, dressed with nonchalant elegance in jeans, crisp shirts, and crewneck sweaters.
—
Plum Sykes, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Herringbone-pattern oak floorboards add elegance, and large windows flood each room with natural light.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Mushrooms, broccoli, Fontina cheese, and thyme add a bit of elegance to ordinary chicken.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
From the percolating guitar lines of Peruvian cumbia and the rousing trumpets of Mexican ranchera to the misty melodrama of Argentine prog and the sassy elegance of Puerto Rican salsa, here are 15 Latin albums from 1974 to discover/rediscover, and cherish.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 16 Apr. 2024
In dress form, lace is guaranteed to give off a vibe of easy elegance.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The natural grain pattern adds natural elegance to your kitchen.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
First, The Room features a blend of elegance and subtlety through the incorporation of wood paneling, evocative of Japan’s forests, while lending a sense of privacy through two sets of closing panels inspired by traditional Japanese living quarters.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This wedding season a dress like that will evoke sheer elegance.
—Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
Plum Sykes, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Herringbone-pattern oak floorboards add elegance, and large windows flood each room with natural light.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Mushrooms, broccoli, Fontina cheese, and thyme add a bit of elegance to ordinary chicken.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
From the percolating guitar lines of Peruvian cumbia and the rousing trumpets of Mexican ranchera to the misty melodrama of Argentine prog and the sassy elegance of Puerto Rican salsa, here are 15 Latin albums from 1974 to discover/rediscover, and cherish.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 16 Apr. 2024
In dress form, lace is guaranteed to give off a vibe of easy elegance.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The natural grain pattern adds natural elegance to your kitchen.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
First, The Room features a blend of elegance and subtlety through the incorporation of wood paneling, evocative of Japan’s forests, while lending a sense of privacy through two sets of closing panels inspired by traditional Japanese living quarters.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This wedding season a dress like that will evoke sheer elegance.
—Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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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
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