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elegant

view main entry for elegantadjective  /ˈelɪɡənt/
British English pronunciation: elegantClick to listen to the pronunciation of elegant

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elegance

   noun [uncountable]
British English pronunciation: eleganceClick to listen to the pronunciation of elegance

elegantly

adverb
elegantly adverban elegantly dressed young manBeautiful: beautiful, glorious, stunning, breathtaking, gorgeous, splendid, exquisite, elegant, angelic, ravishingWords used to describe an attractive person: attractive, charming, elegant, lovable, engaging, personable, glamorous, pretty, sparky, dashing

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