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elegant

elegant

Meaning of elegant

English

graceful and stylish in appearance

Русский

отличающийся утончённостью и изяществом внешнего вида

elegant

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈelɪɡənt/
American English
/ˈelɪɡənt/

elegant with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом elegant

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

6 сочетаний

Элегантный вид

An elegant look
an elegant dress
элегантное платье

An elegant dress doesn't have to be expensive.

Элегантное платье не обязательно должно быть дорогим.

simple and elegant
просто и элегантно

We kept the wedding invitations simple and elegant.

Приглашения на свадьбу мы сделали простыми и элегантными.

  • look elegantвыглядеть элегантно

Изящное решение

A neat solution
an elegant solution
изящное решение

Using one shared calendar is an elegant solution for busy families.

Общий календарь — изящное решение для занятых семей.

an elegant proof
изящное доказательство

Math teachers love showing an elegant proof on the board.

Учителя математики любят показывать на доске изящное доказательство.

  • an elegant designизящный дизайн

elegant usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The restaurant is very elegant.

Ресторан очень элегантный.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

She looks elegant in that coat.

Она выглядит элегантной в этом пальто.

elegant synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between elegant, stylish, refined, sophisticated, tasteful, smart, fashionable, and understated

🇬🇧English

Fashionable and attractive; less refined.

B2very often

ENHe's always wearing stylish jackets.

🇬🇧English

Showing delicate taste, nothing coarse.

C1often

ENHe has refined tastes in music and art.

🇬🇧English

Worldly and refined.

C1very often

ENThe restaurant offers a sophisticated menu.

🇬🇧English

Showing good taste, not showy.

B2often

ENThey chose a tasteful color palette for the room.

🇬🇧English

British: neat and well-dressed.

B2very often

ENHe looked very smart in his new suit. (UK: neat and well-dressed)

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Following trends; not necessarily refined.

B2very often

ENThat brand is very fashionable this year.

🇬🇧English

Quietly elegant, not showy.

C1often

ENHer jewelry was understated but very effective.

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elegant belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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elegant meaning: what does it mean?

graceful and stylish in appearance

elegant pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

Ресторан очень элегантный. Translation: The restaurant is very elegant.

Is elegant part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, elegant 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 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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