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elegant

утончённый

Meaning of elegant

geschmackvoll, stilvoll und zurückhaltend vornehm

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DE[eˈleːɡant]
refined
elegant - утончённый
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elegant synonyms

Related words worth learning together

geschliffen
Polished, sharply formulated, and very smooth in form; often used for speech, style, or manner.
edel
Noble, high-quality, and luxurious; emphasizes value, quality, and understated beauty.
geschmackvoll
Tasteful, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious; emphasizes good style and well-chosen details.
vornehm
Aristocratic, dignified, and distinguished; often suggests high social status or restrained luxury.
stilvoll
Stylish, elegant, and tasteful; more general and modern than many other synonyms.
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geschliffen

Polished, sharply formulated, and very smooth in form; often used for speech, style, or manner.

C1Often
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edel

Noble, high-quality, and luxurious; emphasizes value, quality, and understated beauty.

C1Very Often
🇩🇪de

Tasteful, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious; emphasizes good style and well-chosen details.

C1Very Often
🇩🇪de

Aristocratic, dignified, and distinguished; often suggests high social status or restrained luxury.

C1Often
🇩🇪de

Stylish, elegant, and tasteful; more general and modern than many other synonyms.

C1Very Often

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elegant Bedeutung: what does it mean?

geschmackvoll, stilvoll und zurückhaltend vornehm

elegant Aussprache: how do you pronounce it?

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Is elegant part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

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Is elegant part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, elegant (утончённый) 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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