elegant

Everyday

1. Graceful and stylish in how something looks or moves. tree →
2. (of clothes, places) Fine, tasteful and attractive. tree →
3. (maths, science) Simple, clever and neat: «an elegant solution». tree →

In the lessons

In stories, an elegant lady, dancer or swan moves smoothly and looks beautiful. In maths, an «elegant solution» solves a problem in a short, clever way. In everyday life it describes smart clothes, buildings and handwriting. Phrases: «elegant dress», «elegant solution», «elegantly simple».

Examples

• The swan glided across the lake in an elegant way. tree →
• She wore an elegant blue dress to the wedding. tree →
• The ballet dancer's movements were elegant. tree →
• That's an elegant way to solve the puzzle. tree →
• The hotel had elegant chandeliers. tree →
• His handwriting is neat and elegant. tree →
• The daughters were tall, elegant, slender maidens. tree →

Note

Noun: «elegance»; adverb: «elegantly». Starts with a vowel sound: «an elegant dress». Spelled -ant, not -ent.

In Jewish tradition

In stories, an elegant lady, dancer or swan moves smoothly and looks beautiful. In maths, an «elegant solution» solves a problem in a short, clever way. In everyday life it describes smart clothes, buildings and handwriting. Phrases: «elegant dress», «elegant solution», «elegantly simple».

Note

Noun: «elegance»; adverb: «elegantly». Starts with a vowel sound: «an elegant dress». Spelled -ant, not -ent.