Definition of ELEGANCE

elegance

Meanings

Plural: elegances

Noun

  • a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
    • "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"
  • a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics)
    • "the simplicity and elegance of his invention"
  • Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.
  • Restraint and grace of style.
  • The beauty of an idea characterized by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.
  • A refinement or luxury.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French élégance, from Latin ēlegantia (“exquisiteness; refinement, elegance”).

Antonyms

inelegance

Scrabble Score: 11

elegance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
elegance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
elegance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

elegance is a valid Words With Friends word