elegant
/ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/adjective
B1formalcommon/ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/Describes something that is graceful, stylish, and sophisticated in appearance or manner.
ruОписывает что-то грациозное, стильное и утончённое по внешнему виду или манере.esDescribe algo o alguien que tiene gracia, estilo y refinamiento en su apariencia o manera de ser.frDécrit quelque chose de gracieux, de stylé et de raffiné dans son apparence ou sa manière.deBeschreibt etwas, das durch Anmut, Stil und Feinheit in Aussehen oder Auftreten gekennzeichnet ist.ptDescreve algo ou alguém gracioso, estiloso e refinado na aparência ou no modo de agir, com bom gosto e sofisticação.zh形容外表或举止优雅、有格调、精致考究。arيصف شيئًا يتّصف بالأناقة والرشاقة والذوق الرفيع في المظهر أو الأسلوب.
- Graceful and stylish A2 formal
Having a refined, graceful, and stylish appearance or manner.
- She wore an elegant dress to the gala.
- The ballroom was decorated in an elegant style.
- He made an elegant gesture of thanks.
ruЭлегантныйesElegante, refinado y con estilofrÉlégant (gracieux et raffiné)deElegantptElegantezh优雅arأنيق
Synonymes: chicclassyexquisitegracefulpolishedrefinedsophisticatedstylishtasteful
Antonymes: awkwardclumsygaudygracelessinelegantstifftastelessungracefulunrefinedvulgar
- Simple and effective B2 formal
Describing a solution or design that is simple, clever, and effective.
- The mathematician presented an elegant proof for the theorem.
- This is an elegant solution to a complex problem.
- The software has an elegant user interface.
ruЭлегантныйesElegante (solución simple y eficaz)frÉlégant (solution simple et efficace)deElegantptElegantezh简洁高效arأنيق
Synonymes: cleverconcisedeftgracefulingeniousneatrefinedsleekstreamlined
Antonymes: awkwardclumsycontrivedcrudecumbersomeinelegantunwieldy
- more elegant comparative form
- most elegant superlative form