B2adjective 2K

Elegant

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈelɪɡənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈelɪɡənt/"]/

Meaning of Elegant

attractive and showing a good sense of style

In simple words: Graceful and stylish in appearance or behavior.

Elegant in a sentence

• She wore an elegant black dress to the gala.
• The elegant solution to the problem impressed the entire team.
• He gave an elegant speech that captivated everyone in the room.
• The architect designed an elegant building that blends modern and traditional styles.
• Her elegant handwriting was admired by her teachers and classmates.
• They chose an elegant font for the wedding invitations.
• The dancer moved with an elegant grace across the stage.

How to use Elegant

Use 'elegant' to describe clothing, design, or behavior that is sophisticated and attractive. It's suitable in both formal and casual contexts but may sound out of place in very informal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'elegant' as 'eagle-gant' — eagles are graceful and majestic.

Related words

Collocations with Elegant

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Elegant

• stylish
• stylish

Opposites of Elegant

• clumsy
• awkward
• unsophisticated

Common mistakes with Elegant

• Confusing 'elegant' with 'elegy' — they mean different things.
• Using 'elegant' for simplistic or casual styles.
• Overusing 'elegant' when 'simple' may be more appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about Elegant

What does Elegant mean?

Graceful and stylish in appearance or behavior.

What is the definition of Elegant?

attractive and showing a good sense of style

How do you use Elegant in a sentence?

She wore an elegant black dress to the gala.

Can you give another example of Elegant?

The elegant solution to the problem impressed the entire team.

What are synonyms for Elegant?

Common alternatives include stylish, stylish.

What is the opposite of Elegant?

Opposite meanings include clumsy, awkward, unsophisticated.

What words go with Elegant?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Elegant?

Confusing 'elegant' with 'elegy' — they mean different things. Using 'elegant' for simplistic or casual styles. Overusing 'elegant' when 'simple' may be more appropriate.

How do you pronounce Elegant?

US: /["/ˈelɪɡənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈelɪɡənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Elegant?

Use 'elegant' to describe clothing, design, or behavior that is sophisticated and attractive. It's suitable in both formal and casual contexts but may sound out of place in very informal settings.

What CEFR level is Elegant?

"Elegant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.