Synonyms for elegant
- adjective
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity.
- adj. 2
Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.
Related words
- Word family
- elegance elect
- Phrases
- elegant crested tinamou
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That which is elegant is made so not merely by nature, but by art and culture; a woodland dell may be beautiful or picturesque, but would not ordinarily be termed elegant.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- refined We cater to you, the customer with refined taste.
- fashionable Libertarianism is fashionable in tech bro circles.
- graceful The dancer's graceful action charmed the audience.
- tasteful Beer without a tasteful layer of foam isn't beer.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| elegant | rising | |
| refined | steady | |
| fashionable | steady | |
| graceful | rising | |
| tasteful | rising | |
| soigne | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- fine1, rich1, neat1, jimp
- 5 letters
- smart1, fancy2, sleek1, ritzy2
- 6 letters
- pretty2, lovely2, superb2, classy2, deluxe2, dainty2, urbane2, soigne
- 7 letters
- refined2, opulent3, genteel2, soignee
- 8 letters
- handsome2, delicate3, polished2, gracious2, graceful2, tasteful2
- 9 letters
- beautiful3, exquisite3, luxurious4, sumptuous2, recherche
- 11 letters
- fashionable4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fancy2 = 2 syllables).