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Elegant

/ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/

Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

📖 Definitions of "Elegant"

adjective

1
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.
2
Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.
"an elegant solution"
3
Fine; doing well.

25 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
exquisitenoun	Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.
gracious	kind and warmly courteous
refinednoun	(of processes) Developed, improved.
finenoun	Senses referring to subjective quality.
stately	Grand; impressive; imposing.
simplenoun	Uncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
bijounoun	A jewel.
dignified	Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.
recherchenoun	A locality in Huon Valley council area, southern Tasmania, Australia.
tasteful	Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
soignee	Showing elegance and sophistication.
courtly	Befitting of a royal court; reflecting the manners or behaviour of people at court.
neatnoun	Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.
formalnoun	Official.
graceful	Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
luxenoun	Luxurious, sophisticated.
soigne	Alternative spelling of soigné. [Fashionable and elegant, well-groomed.]
deluxenoun	Very fine in quality or luxurious.
foppish	Like a fop, a man overly concerned with his appearance; vain and showy.
ritzy	Elegant and luxurious.
de luxe	Alternative spelling of deluxe. [Very fine in quality or luxurious.]
dandified	Characteristic (in dress and habits) of a dandy
high-toned	Having a pretentious, high-class attitude
dandyish	Characteristic of or resembling the style of a dandy.
high-class	Recognized for its quality.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
inelegant	Not elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
soigneenoun	Showing elegance and sophistication.
ritzy	Elegant and luxurious.
tasteful	Having or exhibiting good taste; aesthetically pleasing or conforming to expectations or ideals of what is appropriate.
graceful	Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
recherche	Alternative form of recherché. [Sought out and chosen with care; choice; exquisite.]
exquisite	Especially or extraordinarily fine or pleasing; exceptional.
deluxe	Very fine in quality or luxurious.
luxenoun	Luxurious, sophisticated.
de luxe	Alternative spelling of deluxe. [Very fine in quality or luxurious.]
luxury	Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.
neat	Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.
stately	Grand; impressive; imposing.
fine	Senses referring to subjective quality.
gracious	kind and warmly courteous
foppish	Like a fop, a man overly concerned with his appearance; vain and showy.
dandyish	Characteristic of or resembling the style of a dandy.
high-toned	Having a pretentious, high-class attitude
dignified	Having an attitude or bearing that connotes respectability and poise.
dandified	Characteristic (in dress and habits) of a dandy
high-class	Recognized for its quality.