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- Dictionaryelegance/ˈɛlɪɡ(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner: "a slender woman with grace and elegance" Similar Opposite
- 2. the quality of being pleasingly ingenious and simple; neatness: "the simplicity and elegance of the solution"
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ELEGANCE definition: 1. the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour: 2. the quality of…. Learn more.
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.
Elegance is a quality of style and grace. In our age of jeans and sneakers, the elegance of actresses on the red carpet on Oscar night is such a welcome sight.
Elegance definition: elegant quality. See examples of ELEGANCE used in a sentence.
elegance in British English. (ˈɛlɪɡəns ) or elegancy. noun Word forms: plural -gances or -gancies. 1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour. 2. good taste in design, style, arrangement, etc. 3. something elegant; a refinement.
the quality of being attractive and showing a good sense of style. She dresses with casual elegance. His writing combines elegance and wit. Synonymous with luxury and timeless elegance, The Grand Hotel will re-open in December. The subtlety of these colours adds an elegance that doesn't overwhelm. Want to learn more?
noun. The quality of being elegant. Webster's New World. Refinement, grace, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners. American Heritage. Tasteful opulence in form, decoration, or presentation. American Heritage. Restraint and grace of style. The simple dress had a quiet elegance. Wiktionary. Anything elegant. Webster's New World.
1. a. Refinement, grace, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners. b. Tasteful opulence in form, decoration, or presentation. 2. a. Restraint and grace of style. b. Scientific exactness and precision. 3. Something elegant. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Elegance is beauty that shows unusual effectiveness and simplicity. Elegance is frequently used as a standard of tastefulness , particularly in visual design , decorative arts , literature , science , and the aesthetics of mathematics .
gracefully refined and dignified, as in tastes, habits, or literary style: an elegant young gentleman; an elegant prosodist. graceful in form or movement: an elegant wave of the hand. appropriate to refined taste: a man devoted to elegant pursuits.
