elegance — the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeləɡəns/
Korean meaning: 우아함, 품위, 세련됨
Korean pronunciation: 엘-러-건스 (강세: 엘)
Example Sentences
- The swan's elegance was undeniable, unlike my attempt at ballet which looked more like a dizzy chicken.
- The old mansion retained its elegance despite decades of neglect.
- He tried to eat spaghetti with elegance on his first date, but ended up wearing more sauce than he consumed.
elegance
NOUN//ˈeləɡəns//
the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
Graceful and stylish refinement
True elegance paired with intelligence defeats mere arrogance
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'elegantia'에서 유래되었으며, '선택하다, 고르다'는 의미의 'eligere'에서 파생되었습니다. 좋은 것을 선택하는 안목과 취향을 의미하게 되었죠.
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📝Examples
“The swan's elegance was undeniable, unlike my attempt at ballet which looked more like a dizzy chicken.”
“The old mansion retained its elegance despite decades of neglect.”
“He tried to eat spaghetti with elegance on his first date, but ended up wearing more sauce than he consumed.”
“The designer's work is known for its understated elegance.”
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