elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈe-li-gən(t)s 
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
Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Here, eight settee styles that channel elegance without stuffiness.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Dress Down a Suit With Minimalist Flip-Flops The Row, ever the master of eccentric elegance, pairs a slim suit with rubber flip-flops.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
The careful renovation includes a head-to-toe revival of the property’s elegance, starting at the grand, reimagined entrance with citrus and palm trees.
—AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elegance
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈel-i-gən(t)s
1
: gracefulness of style or movement
2
: decoration or design that is rich but in good taste
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