English dictionary
elegant
adjectivePronunciation
ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
adjective
- displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution
adjective
- suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
Example sentences
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
an elegant dancer
an elegant mathematical solution — simple and precise