ELEGANCE


Meaning of ELEGANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-li-gən(t)s ]

noun

Date: circa 1510

1.

a. : refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity

b. : tasteful richness of design or ornamentation

the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings

c. : dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish

the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance

d. : scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity

the elegance of a mathematical proof

2. : something that is elegant

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.