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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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
The gorgeous black-and-white cinematography, rustic environments, and disorienting camera tricks deliver elegance and unease in equal measure.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Business class has been edging toward residential elegance for years, but on a recent long-haul flight ensconced in Cathay Pacific’s new Aria Suite, this trend felt fully realized.
—Chris Dong, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Crafted with quiet elegance, the film captures how personal memory can become universal truth.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 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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