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What is another word for Elegant? – 263 Elegant Synonyms

    Need another word for Elegant? Use these synonyms of Elegant from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    refined sophisticated polished cultured gracious dignified luxurious sumptuous ornate exquisite beautiful lovely gorgeous stunning attractive alluring charming classy stylish chic sleek modern contemporary urbane cosmopolitan refined discerning tasteful artistic creative imaginative intricate delicate subtle nuanced complex elaborate detailed precise exacting fastidious meticulous elegant handsome stately majestic impressive awe-inspiring resplendent magnificent grand opulent lavish luscious rich ornamental decorative embellished adorned arrayed bejeweled sparkling dazzling brilliant radiant luminous glowing shimmering

    Meaning of Elegant

    According to Merriam-Webster, "elegant" refers to something that is pleasingly graceful and attractive in a subtle and restrained way.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "elegant" as having a pleasingly refined and cultured quality, often in a subtle and restrained way.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "elegant" as having a simple, yet effective and attractive quality, often in a subtle and restrained way.

    Example Uses

    • The elegant design of the new building made it a standout in the city's skyline.
    • She wore an elegant black gown to the formal gala, complete with intricate embroidery and sparkling jewels.
    • The chef's elegant presentation of the dish made it almost too beautiful to eat.
    • The elegant solution to the complex problem was a testament to the team's ingenuity and creativity.
    • The elegant prose of the author's writing style made her novel a joy to read.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    clumsy awkward clumsy crude rough coarse unpleasant unattractive ugly unrefined unsophisticated tasteless gaudy flashy showy ostentatious extravagant excessive overdone garish tacky kitschy crass vulgar crude rude unpolished ungraceful inelegant awkward ungainly clumsy stumbling fumbling bumbling blundering maladroit inept uncoordinated unskilled amateurish

    Related Nouns

    sophistication refinement culture luxury beauty elegance poise grace charm allure attractiveness style chic class taste discernment artistry creativity imagination intricacy delicacy subtlety nuance complexity elaboration precision exactness fastidiousness meticulousness grandeur majesty impressiveness awe-inspiringly resplendence magnificence opulence lavishness lusciousness richness ornamentation decoration embellishment adornment array bejeweling sparkle dazzle brilliance radiance luminosity glow shimmer

    Related Verbs

    refine polish cultivate develop enhance improve perfect create imagine design craft build construct assemble arrange adorn embellish ornament decorate array bejewel sparkle dazzle shine glow shimmer radiate illuminate impress awe inspire delight please charm attract allure entice tempt seduce fascinate captivate enchant

    Related Adjectives

    refined sophisticated cultured luxurious beautiful lovely gorgeous stunning attractive alluring charming classy stylish chic sleek modern contemporary urbane cosmopolitan discerning tasteful artistic creative imaginative intricate delicate subtle nuanced complex elaborate detailed precise exacting fastidious meticulous handsome stately majestic impressive awe-inspiring resplendent magnificent grand opulent lavish luscious rich ornamental decorative embellished adorned arrayed bejeweled sparkling dazzling brilliant radiant luminous glowing shimmering