elegantly

adverb

Definition of elegantlynext
as in stylishly

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Recent Examples of elegantly Cardoso’s approach also lends itself quite elegantly to another element of Cynthia’s culinary philosophy, an emphasis on low-waste cooking. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Christened Wanderlust95, the hybrid explorer is designed to travel to the farthest reaches efficiently and elegantly. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 Designed by Eero Saarinen in the 1950s, the Tulip Table is an elegantly simple vintage design that looks perfectly at home in contemporary spaces. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 Rarely does a techno record generate so many action verbs so elegantly. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026 Her hair, elegantly styled into a classic updo and adorned with a black ribbon, perfectly completed the look. — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026 It’s meant to blends furtively into a bookshelf or sits elegantly atop a bedside table, never inside it. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Mahmoud Saber and Ramy Rabia scored the first two, before Salah elegantly chipped the ball into the middle of the goal and Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty kick. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Perfect for your next tropical vacation, this lightweight jumpsuit is made from a travel-friendly, wrinkle-resistant fabric that elegantly drapes across the body. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegantly
  1. stylishly
  2. neatly
  3. fashionably
  4. tidily
Adverb
  • Like the latter, Lanterns is smarter, more mature, less formulaic, and more stylishly made than the identikit Marvel brand extensions that are now the industry standard.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The adjoining gym is stylishly outfitted with beige Technogym equipment from the Sand Stone Collection, from treadmills to Pilates reformers.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylishly
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  • Her hair is straight and left down, tucked behind her ears so the cap frames her face neatly.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Store firewood neatly, preferably elevated and away from the house, and clear clutter that could shelter rodents.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
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  • The surroundings are deliberately theatrical rather than fashionably restrained, with designer Richard Saunders leaning into lacquer, velvet, dramatic lighting and Art Deco references.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The pair arrived fashionably late, dressed in Maison Margiela and Chanel respectively.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of fashionably
Adverb
  • The father, who was bald, looked like an employee of some large bank and was tidily dressed in an old black suit.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This logic applies tidily to things like digital boarding passes, too.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of tidily

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