elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈe-li-gən(t)s 
1
a
: refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity
b
: tasteful richness of design or ornamentation
the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings
c
: dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish
the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance
d
: scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity
the elegance of a mathematical proof
2
: something that is elegant
Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Democracy promises that minute, not elegance.
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Eric Preven, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Set on more than an acre of impeccably landscaped grounds at 54 Woodchester Drive, the property offers a warm blend of elegance and livability in one of the town’s most desirable neighborhoods.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
When the film was remade in 1960 starring Sophia Loren, Balmain again took the reins, designing a pink dress with extravagant jewelry that married cinematic elegance with star power.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The looks called to mind styles from the Gilded Age, featuring century old elegance of the late 19th century, from silks to master tailoring (something Breton is known for) and a musical narrative that carried the audience through a spectacle of fashion.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Eric Preven, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Set on more than an acre of impeccably landscaped grounds at 54 Woodchester Drive, the property offers a warm blend of elegance and livability in one of the town’s most desirable neighborhoods.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
When the film was remade in 1960 starring Sophia Loren, Balmain again took the reins, designing a pink dress with extravagant jewelry that married cinematic elegance with star power.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The looks called to mind styles from the Gilded Age, featuring century old elegance of the late 19th century, from silks to master tailoring (something Breton is known for) and a musical narrative that carried the audience through a spectacle of fashion.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elegance
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈel-i-gən(t)s
1
: gracefulness of style or movement
2
: decoration or design that is rich but in good taste
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