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elegant
adjective /ˈel·ɪ·ɡənt/Definition
› graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior: We met a young businesswoman, elegant in a black suit. elegance
/ˈel·ɪ·ɡəns/ noun [U] › He was known for his elegance and wit. elegantly
/ˈel·ɪ·ɡənt·li/ adverb › elegantly dressed
(Definition of elegant adjective from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary
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