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TOEFL BNC: 8720 COCA: 9284

— elegance

/ˈɛlɪgəns/ noun [noncount]
TOEFL BNC: 8720 COCA: 9284

elegance

noun

el·​e·​gance ˈe-li-gən(t)s How to pronounce elegance (audio)
1
a
: refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity
b
: tasteful richness of design or ornamentation
the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings
c
: dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish
the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance
d
: scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity
the elegance of a mathematical proof
2
: something that is elegant

Example Sentences

the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
Recent Examples on the Web Her Bottega Veneta number at Cannes was pure elegance. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2022 Rooms relax in elegance, and comfort is achieved within the envelope of classicism. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Emily Ratajkowski was all effortless elegance while out for a walk in New York City this week. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Aug. 2022 The fall shows gave us a lot to look forward to this season, from Khaite’s delectable assortment of leather jackets to Saint Laurent’s dresses that skimmed the floor with an elegance that seems only right for the fall and winter seasons. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2022 Designer Fiona Lynch felt the color, Rich Biscuit by Dulux, was perfect for a bedroom, and especially when paired with offbeat accents for an eclectic elegance. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 29 July 2022 But Hyde stages it all with an unfussy elegance that serves the material, and any lingering creakiness is dispelled by Thompson and McCormack, who always seem to be playing people rather than ideological mouthpieces. Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 Being at Arena for 25 years, there’s an elegance about it. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 10 June 2022 The bronze and wood styling boasts an effortless elegance, and the vintage bulb in water glass creates an impressive light effect. Frederick Tippett, Sunset Magazine, 22 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1510, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of elegance was circa 1510
TOEFL BNC: 8720 COCA: 9284
elegance

noun

ADJECTIVE | ... OF ELEGANCE | VERB + ELEGANCE ADJECTIVEgreat極為優雅classical典雅casual, simple, understated隨意的/簡約的/低調的優雅a certain某種雅致The original poem has a certain elegance that is lost in the translation.譯詩失去了原詩所具有的那種優雅。sartorial (especially BrE) 衣着講究John has never been known for his sartorial elegance.約翰從來沒有過衣着講究的名聲。... OF ELEGANCEair, touch少許雅致The ironwork lends a touch of elegance to the house.鐵藝為房子略添雅致。VERB + ELEGANCEdisplay, have顯出優雅;具優雅品性The building has great elegance and charm.這棟樓極為雅致迷人。lack不雅致add, give sth, lend sth增添雅致;賦予⋯優雅氣息The pillars give a classical elegance to the room.這些柱子使這個房間具有一種典雅之美。

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