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elegant

refined

Meaning of elegant

polished

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German[eˈleːɡant]
refined
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elegant belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

elegantrefined
Hemdshirt
Rockskirt
Hosepants
Hosetrousers
Jeanshosejeans
kurze Hoseshorts

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What's the difference between elegant / geschliffen / edel / geschmackvoll / vornehm / stilvoll

🇩🇪German
elegant

Sophisticated, subtle, and cleverly designed; it can also suggest cleverness or cunning.

C1Often

Die Architektur des Hauses wirkt sehr raffiniert und modern.

Архитектура дома выглядит очень изысканно и современно.

G
🇩🇪German
geschliffen

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

C1Often

Der Redner überzeugte mit einer geschliffenen und eleganten Sprache.

Оратор убедил своей отточенной и элегантной речью.

E
🇩🇪German
edel

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

C1Very Often

Sie trug ein edles Kleid aus feinem Stoff.

На ней было благородное платье из тонкой ткани.

🇩🇪German

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

C1Very Often

Die Wohnung ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet.

Квартира обставлена очень со вкусом.

🇩🇪German

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

C1Often

Das Restaurant hat ein vornehmes Ambiente.

У ресторана аристократичная атмосфера.

🇩🇪German

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

C1Very Often

Er erschien in einem stilvollen Anzug zur Feier.

Он появился на празднике в стильном костюме.

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How to pronounce elegant and what this word means

elegant translation: refined. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce elegant

[eˈleːɡant]

elegant translation

refined

elegant transcription

[eˈleːɡant]

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elegant meaning: what does it mean?

geschmackvoll, stilvoll und zurückhaltend vornehm

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elegant is pronounced as [eˈleːɡant]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is elegant part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

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

Is elegant part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, elegant (refined) 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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