elegance

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈe-li-gən(t)s\
- /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈe-li-gən(t)s\

Definitions of elegance word

noun elegance The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner; style. 1
noun elegance refined quality 1
noun elegance person: grace 1
noun elegance person: stylishness 1
noun elegance dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour 0
noun elegance good taste in design, style, arrangement, etc 0

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Parts of speech for Elegance

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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elegance popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for elegance

noun elegance

stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
grace — William Russell, 1832–1904, U.S. financier and shipping magnate, born in Ireland: mayor of New York City 1880–88.
style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.
sophistication — sophisticated character, ideas, tastes, or ways as the result of education, worldly experience, etc.: the sophistication of the wealthy.
class — A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together.

All 43 Synonyms of elegance

Antonyms for elegance

noun elegance

inelegance — the quality or state of being inelegant; lack of elegance.
coarseness — composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
crudeness — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.

All 8 Antonyms of elegance

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