elegant in Bengali বাংলা
elegant in English
- elegant⇄adv. elegantly.
- elegant⇄elegant, adjective.
1. showing good taste; refined; beautifully luxurious.
Ex. The palace had elegant furnishings.
(SYN) superior.
2. expressed with taste; correct and polished in expression or arrangement.
Ex. an elegant s - elegant⇄elegant, noun.
(French.) a fashionable person.
elegant in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
elegant in Kashmiri कॉशुर
elegant in Sindhi سنڌي
Elegant
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
Phonetic Spelling: EL-ih-guhnt
Definitions
- Characterized by refined grace and stylishness.
- Simple yet effective and sophisticated in appearance or function.
- Exhibiting excellent taste and beauty in design or manner.
Usage Examples
- She wore an elegant black dress to the gala.
- The solution to the mathematical problem was remarkably elegant.
- His speech was elegant and well-structured.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin elegans ("tasteful, choice, refined"), later adopted into Old French élégant before entering English as elegant in the 15th century.
Synonyms
- Graceful
- Refined
- Stylish
- Sophisticated
- Chic
Antonyms
- Clumsy
- Unrefined
- Gaudy
- Tasteless
- Uncouth
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | élégant | /e.le.ɡɑ̃/ |
| Spanish | elegante | /eleˈɣante/ |
| German | elegant | /e.leˈɡant/ |
| Hindi | शानदार | /shaandaar/ |
| Tamil | நாகரிகமான | /naagarikamaan/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
- American English: /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
- Australian English: /ˈɛlɪɡənt/
Historical Usage
The word elegant has been used in English literature since the 15th century to describe people, objects, and concepts that exhibit refined beauty and simplicity.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, elegance is associated with various qualities, from minimalistic aesthetics in Japanese culture to luxurious sophistication in European traditions.
More Information
In modern usage, elegant is often applied to fashion, design, architecture, and intellectual solutions, emphasizing grace, efficiency, and sophistication.