Synonyms of elegance

elegance

noun

ˈe-li-gən(t)s 

as in elegancy

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style

the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elegancy
• majesty
• refinement
• gracefulness
• grace
• brilliance
• simplicity
• courtliness
• nobility
• stateliness
• handsomeness
• classiness
• fineness
• dignity
• luxury
• luxuriousness
• grandeur
• opulence
• tastefulness
• richness
• sophistication
• magnificence
• luxuriance
• lavishness
• sumptuousness
• taste
• nobleness
• glory
• class
• ornateness
• splendor
• artfulness
• resplendence
• grandness
• classicism
• chic
• restraint
• exquisiteness
• polish
• plushness
• gloriousness
• ostentation
• grandiosity
• resplendency
• ostentatiousness
• showiness
• plushiness
• affectedness
• augustness
• pretentiousness
• choiceness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inelegance
• flamboyance
• vulgarity
• coarseness
• kitsch
• glitz
• crudeness
• grotesqueness
• gracelessness
• gaudiness
• grotesquerie
• tastelessness
• tawdriness
• flashiness
• garishness
• grotesquery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elegance

Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint. —Annie Davidson, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

The graceful shape of the chair backs contributes elegance to such a utilitarian area. —Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025

Each of the seven rooms and suites blends neutral-colored elegance with artisan details—ceramics by Mayú, wooden sundials by Clara de Tezanos, black-and-white portraits by photographer and designer Mitchell Denburg—all curated to reflect local culture. —Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025

Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a house tour. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025