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el·e·gance

elegance

 
 
pronunciation:
e l gns
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the quality of refinement, taste, and grace, esp. when combined with richness of decoration or design.
The charming old hotel is known for its elegance and is a favorite for wedding banquets.
synonyms:
exquisiteness, fineness, polish, sophistication, style
antonyms:
inelegance
similar words:
beauty, cultivation, culture, delicacy, gentility, grace, refinement, taste
definition 2: the quality of precision and cleverness of design.
similar words:
balance, proportion, symmetry
definition 3: something that has such a quality.
antonyms:
inelegance
similar words:
Atticism, finery, refinement
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derivation: elegancy (n.)