elegance

[el-i-guhns] / ˈɛl ɪ gəns /

NOUN

cultivated beauty, taste

Synonyms

STRONGEST

charm delicacy dignity gentility grace grandeur luxury magnificence nobility purity refinement restraint sophistication splendor style

STRONG

breeding class courtliness cultivation culture discernment distinction exquisiteness felicity gracefulness hauteur lushness nicety noblesse ornateness polish politeness propriety rhythm sumptuousness symmetry tastefulness

WEAK

good taste poshness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

coarseness crudeness dullness insignificance roughness simplicity

WEAK

inelegance poor taste ugliness

Example Sentences

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the designer the "undisputed master of style and elegance and eternal symbol of Italian high fashion".

From Barron's

"How can we imagine the future, in this moment of extreme change? This collection is a search for beauty, for elegance and meaning," Prada added.

From Barron's

It was a battle of French elegance versus British flair and bodes well for a fascinating battle in Milan.

From BBC

What followed was an outstanding display of batting elegance, belying Bethell's years and experience.

From BBC

Nobles and elites would build ornate bamboo cages for their birds to display their elegance and wealth.

From BBC

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