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- What does the noun elegance mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun elegance, one of which is labelled obsolete.
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elegance. noun. /ˈelɪɡəns/ [uncountable, singular] 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.
the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour: It was her natural elegance that struck me. the elegance of her clothes. See. elegant. Fewer examples. The small hotel offers understated elegance at affordable rates. Her warm alto voice lends elegance to timeless tunes.
noun: (= stylishness) [of street, furniture, house] élégance; [of person] élégance; (= cleverness) [of style, writing] élégance; [of idea, solution] élégance [...] See entry.
The meaning of ELEGANCE is refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity. How to use elegance in a sentence.
Definition of 'elegance' 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. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Collins. Apps.
Definitions of elegance. noun. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste. “she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility” see more. noun. a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics) “the simplicity and elegance of his invention” see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈɛləgɪns/ UK.
