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elegant

Definition for elegant

adjective as in beautiful, tasteful

Strongest matches

chic, classic, delicate, dignified, exquisite, fancy, fashionable, graceful, grand, handsome, luxurious, neat, opulent, ornate, polished, refined, silk-stocking, simple, stately, stylish, stylized, sumptuous

Weak matches

appropriate, apt, aristocratic, artistic, august, choice, clever, comely, courtly, cultivated, cultured, dainty, effective, fine, genteel, ingenious, majestic, modish, nice, noble, ornamented, ostentatious, overdone, rare, recherché, rich, select, superior, well-bred

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This elegant drink balances subtle sweetness, tannins, citrus and ginger.

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So, it’s an elegant way of diversifying out of concentrated positions.

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He's been really strong and powerful and looks elegant.

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The recording closes with tracks by Mr. Vieira-Branco—the elegant and wistful “October 26th” and two midtempo compositions, “Paradise Lawns/October 29th,” that are connected by Mr. Taylor’s longest solo of the album.

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“I love that it feels like it’s happening in real time, and it feels fleeting. It’s tragic, elegant and beautiful at the same time.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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