elegant
adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/Definition
1. Definition
2. Practise
B2 graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour: an elegant woman a very elegant suit an elegant dining roomAttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegantSmart and elegantAttractive › describes an idea, plan, or solution that is clever but simple, and therefore attractiveEasiness and simplicity elegance /-ɡəns/ noun [U] C1 It was her natural elegance that struck me. the elegance of her clothesBeauty and attractiveness elegantly /-li/ adverb B2 elegantly dressedAttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegantSmart and elegantAttractive
(Definition of elegant adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a sight for sore eyes idiom
- adorable adjective
- aesthetic adjective
- alluring adjective
- angelic adjective
- delectable adjective
- distinguished adjective
- dreamy adjective
- enchanting adjective
- endearing adjective
- nice-looking adjective
- noble adjective (CAUSING ADMIRATION)
- not be just a pretty face idiom
- ornamental adjective
- photogenic adjective
- turn sb out phrasal verb (DRESS)
- voluptuous adjective
- well built adjective
- winning adjective
- winsome adjective
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