elegant — graceful and stylish in appearance or manner; pleasingly ingenious and simple
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: graceful and stylish in appearance or manner; pleasingly ingenious and simple
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeləɡənt/
Korean meaning: 우아하고 세련된; 품격 있는; (해결책 등이) 깔끔하고 효과적인
Korean pronunciation: 엘-러-건트 (강세: 엘)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother moves with elegant grace, even when chasing the neighbor's cat out of her garden.
- The architect proposed an elegant solution that saved both space and money.
- He tried to look elegant at the wedding, but accidentally sat on the wedding cake.
elegant
ADJECTIVE//ˈeləɡənt//
graceful and stylish in appearance or manner; pleasingly ingenious and simple
Graceful and stylish in manner
Stay elegant, not arrogant or extravagant
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'elegans', meaning 'choice' or 'fine', derived from 'eligere' (to select or choose out), combining 'e-' (out) and 'legere' (to choose/read).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother moves with elegant grace, even when chasing the neighbor's cat out of her garden.”
“The architect proposed an elegant solution that saved both space and money.”
“He tried to look elegant at the wedding, but accidentally sat on the wedding cake.”
“The elegant interior design created a sophisticated atmosphere in the office.”
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