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Definition of elegant

elegant

/ˈɛləɡənt/
el · e · gant
Adverb:elegantly
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• adjective

1

Graceful, refined, and stylish in appearance, design, or manner.

Example

"The historic ballroom was decorated with crystal chandeliers and elegant floral arrangements."

2

Pleasingly ingenious, concise, and simple in solving a complex problem or explaining a scientific or mathematical concept.

Example

"The mathematician presented an elegant proof that reduced pages of calculations to a few clear steps."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French élégant, from Latin elegans ('choice, fine, tasteful'), derived from an older verb meaning 'to select carefully,' from ex- ('out') and legere ('to choose').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elegant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elegant
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