Elegance

Pronunciation: /ˈɛlɪɡəns/

Definitions of elegance

noun a quality of style and beauty in behavior, appearance, or design

Example Sentences

A1 She admired the elegance of the ballerina's movements.

A2 The dress she wore had a simple elegance to it.

B1 The hotel lobby was decorated with a touch of elegance.

B2 The architecture of the building exuded elegance and sophistication.

C1 Her speech was delivered with grace and elegance.

C2 The artwork displayed in the museum showcased the artist's unparalleled elegance.

Examples of elegance in a Sentence

formal The ballroom was filled with an air of elegance as the guests arrived in their finest attire.

informal She carried herself with such elegance, even in a simple jeans and t-shirt.

slang That car has so much elegance, it's straight fire.

figurative The dancer moved with the elegance of a swan, gliding effortlessly across the stage.

Grammatical Forms of elegance

• past tense: eleganced
• plural: elegances
• comparative: more elegant
• superlative: most elegant
• present tense: elegance
• future tense: will elegance
• perfect tense: has eleganced
• continuous tense: is elegancing
• singular: elegance
• positive degree: elegant
• infinitive: to elegance
• gerund: elegancing
• participle: eleganced

Origin and Evolution of elegance

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elegance' originated from the Latin word 'elegantia' which means refinement or tastefulness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'elegance' has evolved to not only describe refinement and tastefulness but also grace, style, and sophistication.