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   elegant

   /ˈɛlɪɡ(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. graceful and stylish in appearance or manner: "she will look elegant in black" Similar stylishgracefultastefuldiscerningrefinedsophisticateddignifiedcultivateddistinguishedclassicsmartfashionablemodishdecorousbeautifulartisticaestheticlovelycharmingpolishedsuaveurbanecultureddashingdebonairluxurioussumptuousopulentgrandplushhigh-classexquisiteinformal:swankyOpposite inelegantgauche
   • 2. (of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) pleasingly ingenious and simple: "the grand unified theory is compact and elegant in mathematical terms" Similar neatsimpleeffectiveingeniouscleverdeftintelligentinventiveOpposite messy

   Word Origin late 15th century: from French, or from Latin elegans, elegant-, related to eligere ‘choose, select’ (see elect).

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   What is the meaning of elegance?

   • 1. splendid or luxurious in dress, style, design, etc. 2. polished and dignified, as in tastes, behavior, or literary style. 3. graceful in form or movement. 4. of superior quality; exceptional: an elegant gift.

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   What is elegant adjective?

   • (of a plan or an idea) clever but simple Definition of elegant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is an elegant person?

   • Rodney was a cheerful, elegant and gregarious if rather contentious man. She brought in a tray heavy with elegant sandwiches, scones and cakes. She produces elegant wedding gowns in a variety of sumptuous fabrics. If you describe a person or thing as elegant, you think they are pleasing and graceful in appearance or style. ...an elegant restaurant.

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   What does Elegante mean?

   • elegante, elegante [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ELEGANT meaning: 1. graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour: 2. An elegant idea, plan, or solution is….

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     ELEGANT meaning: 1. graceful and attractive in appearance or...

   • Znaczenie Elegant, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ELEGANT definicja: 1. graceful and attractive in appearance...

   • Elegant in Spanish

     ELEGANT translate: elegante, elegante [masculine-feminine]....

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     ELEGANT translate: 高雅的;優雅的, （想法、計劃或辦法）巧妙的，簡捷的，簡練的. Learn...

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     ELEGANTLY definition: 1. in a way that is graceful and...

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   Definitions of elegant. adjective. refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style. “ elegant handwriting” “an elegant dark suit” “she was elegant to her fingertips” “small churches with elegant white spires” “an elegant mathematical solution--simple and precise and lucid” synonyms: dignified.

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