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

Medium-full, with notable complexity, a lengthy finish and remarkable elegance; a marvelous oil with significant fruitiness and subtle bitterness. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

The quilt’s subtle texture adds quiet elegance, and it should be washed gently in warm water and tumble dried on low. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 June 2025

Beautiful bedrooms are all about the details and few finishing touches carry as much timeless elegance—or spark as much debate—as the bed skirt. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025

The Legacy Release Three 32 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky honors the original distillery’s style, showcasing a refined elegance, floral complexity, and a layered flavor profile. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025