1. elegant
adjective. ['ˈɛləgənt'] refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style.
Synonyms
- fine
- graceful
- dandyish
- neat
- refined
- de luxe
- high-toned
- deluxe
- ritzy
- high-class
- exquisite
- foppish
- recherche
- tasteful
- soigne
- dandified
- sophisticated
- luxe
- soignee
Antonyms
- unrefined
- undignified
- tasteless
- inelegant
- awkward
Etymology
- elegant (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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Words that Rhyme with Elegant
- abandonment
- abatement
- aberrant
- abhorrent
- abortifacient
- abridgement
- absent
- absorbent
- abstinent
- abundant
- accelerant
- accident
- accompaniment
- accompaniment
- accomplishment
- accountant
- accouterment
- accoutrement
- achievement
- acknowledgement
Example sentences of the word elegant
1. Adjective
French manicures look elegant and can last several days.
Quotes containing the word elegant
1. He has such a patronizing tone and manner, and such a sarcastic sense of humor. I found him rather brutal, a kind of elegant brutality which appealed. No, I think he came pretty much off the page.
- Jeremy Northam
2. Words define us,' Mom continued, as I struggled to make my clumsy marks look like her elegant script. 'We must protect our knowledge and pass it on whenever we can. If we are ever to become a society again, we must teach others how to remain human.
- Julie Kagawa, The Immortal Rules
3. The elegance is as physical, as moral quality that has nothing common with the clothing. You can see a countrywoman more elegant than one so called elegant woman.
- Karl Lagerfeld
2. elegant
adjective. ['ˈɛləgənt'] suggesting taste, ease, and wealth.
Synonyms
- gracious
- graceful
Antonyms
- humble
- rough
- coarse
Etymology
- elegant (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. elegant
adjective. ['ˈɛləgənt'] displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution.
Antonyms
- discomposed
Etymology
- elegant (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))