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elegance

elegance

Meaning of elegance

refined quality

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EN-UK/ˈɛlɪɡəns/
EN-US/ˈɛlɪɡəns/
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elegance with Russian translation

elegance usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Крой и ткань придают платью сдержанную элегантность.

The cut and fabric give the dress a quiet elegance.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она вошла в комнату с простой элегантностью.

She walked into the room with simple elegance.

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elegance belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

eleganceэлегантность
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

elegance synonyms

Related words worth learning together

grace
emphasizes smoothness and charm, often of movement or manner
chic
fashionable elegance, often used for clothing and appearance
classiness
a sense of high quality or aristocratic taste; highlights social/aesthetic standing
stylishness
fashionable good taste in appearance; closely aligns with elegance for looks
tastefulness
good taste or appropriateness in aesthetic choices; stresses judgement and restraint
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grace

emphasizes smoothness and charm, often of movement or manner

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She handled the question with calm grace.

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fashionable elegance, often used for clothing and appearance

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The boutique sells simple, very chic dresses.

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classiness

a sense of high quality or aristocratic taste; highlights social/aesthetic standing

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The hotel's classiness was apparent in every detail.

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stylishness

fashionable good taste in appearance; closely aligns with elegance for looks

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Her stylishness made her a trendsetter at work.

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tastefulness

good taste or appropriateness in aesthetic choices; stresses judgement and restraint

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The event was planned with great tastefulness.

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sophistication

can imply cultured taste or technical/intellectual complexity; less focused on simplicity

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The restaurant's menu shows real culinary sophistication.

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a broader term for manner of expression or appearance; not always implying elegance

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Her style is modern and bold, not necessarily elegant.

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plainness or lack of complication; can contribute to elegance but not identical

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The simplicity of the design is its main strength.

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poise

calm composure and self-assurance; more about demeanour than aesthetic taste

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He answered the interviewer with remarkable poise.

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sleekness

smooth, streamlined appearance; emphasizes modern, glossy form more than refined taste

C1Rarely

The sleekness of the new phone appealed to tech lovers.

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elegance meaning: what does it mean?

refined quality

elegance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

elegance is pronounced as /ˈɛlɪɡəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

elegance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The cut and fabric give the dress a quiet elegance. Translation: Крой и ткань придают платью сдержанную элегантность.

Is elegance part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, elegance can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is elegance part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, elegance can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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