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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The whole resort has a magical feel to it–something like an imaginative, culturally-rich dreamland for thoughtful travelers who appreciate the elegance and joy of life.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
His pieces appearing in the rooms as well as the public spaces give an unsettling elegance.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, Memories Unleashed is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience.
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For the first time in a decade, a Catholic mass has returned to the Pitt campus as more than 200 students have found a spiritual home every Sunday in the soaring Gothic elegance of the Heinz Chapel.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
His pieces appearing in the rooms as well as the public spaces give an unsettling elegance.
—Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, Memories Unleashed is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
For the first time in a decade, a Catholic mass has returned to the Pitt campus as more than 200 students have found a spiritual home every Sunday in the soaring Gothic elegance of the Heinz Chapel.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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