elegant
adjective
el·e·gant
ˈe-li-gənt 
1
: marked by elegance
elegant clothes
an elegant solution
2
: of a high grade or quality : splendid
elegant gems priced at hundreds of thousands of dollars
elegantly
adverb
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an elegant solution to the problem
the most elegant First Lady in the nation's history
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James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Traditional high tea comes with the requisite scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and elegant mini sandwiches, some filled with truffle cream cheese.
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Bright raspberry and bing cherry notes on the palate give way to a satiny texture and elegant polished structure.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can turn any living space into an elegant oasis — even if it’s decorated with Legos.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Traditional high tea comes with the requisite scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and elegant mini sandwiches, some filled with truffle cream cheese.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Bright raspberry and bing cherry notes on the palate give way to a satiny texture and elegant polished structure.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for elegant
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“Elegant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegant. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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elegant
adjective
el·e·gant
ˈel-i-gənt
1
: having or showing elegance
2
: of excellent quality : splendid
elegantly
adverb
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