HyperDic: elegance

English > 2 senses of the word *elegance*:
NOUN	attribute	elegance	a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
NOUN	attribute	elegance	a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics)

elegance > pronunciation
Sounds	eh'lahgahns
Rhymes	abeyance ... virulence: 273 rhymes with ahns...

English > *elegance*: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	A refined quality of gracefulness and good taste.
Example	"she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"
Narrower	breeding, genteelness, gentility	elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
	chic, chicness, chichi, modishness, smartness, stylishness, swank, last word	elegance by virtue of being fashionable
	class	elegance in dress or behavior
	courtliness	elegance suggestive of a royal court
	daintiness, delicacy, fineness	The quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
	dash, elan, flair, panache, style	distinctive and stylish elegance
	magnificence, brilliance, splendor, splendour, grandeur, grandness	The quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
	pomp, eclat	ceremonial elegance and splendor
	tastefulness	elegance indicated by good taste
Broader	quality	An essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Opposite	inelegance	The quality of lacking refinement and good taste
Spanish	elegancia
Catalan	elegància
Adjectives	elegant	refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
Adjectives	elegant	suggesting taste, ease, and wealth

English > *elegance*: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning	A quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics).
Example	"the simplicity and elegance of his invention"
Broader	quality	An essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Adjectives	elegant	displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution

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