Elegant Vocabulary

noun something delicious or delicate to eat

adjective delicate in flavor or texture

• The dainty china teacup was carefully placed on the delicate saucer.
• She picked up the dainty necklace and admired its intricate design.
• That dainty dress is so cute, I love it!
• Her dainty footsteps barely made a sound as she tiptoed through the room.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, such as 'fragile' or 'sensitive'

• The delicate porcelain vase was carefully displayed in the museum.
• Be careful with that delicate glassware, it's expensive!
• She's as delicate as a flower, handle with care.
• The delicate situation required a gentle approach to avoid any conflict.

noun elaborate or showy clothing and accessories, typically worn on special occasions

• She arrived at the gala adorned in the most exquisite finery.
• She showed up to the party wearing all her fancy finery.
• Check out her bling-bling finery, she's looking so boujee.
• His words were like verbal finery, carefully crafted and elegant.

noun the state or quality of being resplendent; brilliance or splendor

adjective resplendent (related adjective)

• The resplendence of the royal palace was truly breathtaking.
• Wow, did you see the resplendence of that mansion?
• That party was lit, the resplendence was off the charts.
• Her resplendence shone through in everything she did.

noun knowledge of what to do in any situation; tact

• She demonstrated her savoir faire at the diplomatic event, impressing all the guests with her grace and poise.
• He has a natural savoir faire when it comes to socializing and making people feel comfortable.
• That guy has serious savoir faire when it comes to chatting up girls at the bar.
• The chef's culinary savoir faire was evident in the exquisite presentation and flavors of the dish.

adjective having or showing good taste; stylish

• The interior design of the restaurant is tasteful and elegant.
• I love your tasteful choice in home decor.
• Her outfit is so tasteful, she always knows how to put an outfit together.
• His words were tasteful, always carefully chosen to avoid offense.

adjective describing or modifying a noun or pronoun

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate manner, degree, etc.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The interior of the restaurant was tastefully decorated with elegant furniture and subtle lighting.
• She always dresses tastefully, with a good eye for fashion.
• The new cafe in town is decorated so tastefully, it's lit!
• Her words were tastefully chosen to convey her message with grace and precision.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'understated' describes something that is not exaggerated or overstated

• The design of the building is elegant and understated, showcasing a minimalist aesthetic.
• I love her understated style, she always looks effortlessly chic.
• His outfit is so understated, it's low-key fire.
• Her words may seem understated, but they hold a lot of meaning behind them.

verb past tense of 'damask', which means to weave with a patterned design

adjective a term used to describe a fabric with a pattern of weaving that creates a subtle design, typically floral or geometric

• The walls of the palace were adorned with damask’d tapestries.
• I love the damask’d pattern on that tablecloth.
• Check out the damask’d curtains in the living room, they're so fancy.
• Her words were like a beautifully damask’d fabric, intricate and rich with meaning.