Elegant Definition

elegant
adjective
  1. refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style; "elegant handwriting"; "an elegant dark suit"; "she was elegant to her fingertips"; "small churches with elegant white spires"; "an elegant mathematical solution--simple and precise and lucid"
  2. suggesting taste, ease, and wealth
  3. displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution; "an elegant dancer"; "an elegant mathematical solution -- simple and precise"

"Elegant" in song lyrics

See how elegant is used in real songs:

  • "Weed out the bums who practice migration under the elegant"
    Aesop Rock f/ Slug — I'll Be OK
  • "Venomous ink, paint the picture so elegant"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Swords Drawn
  • "You're so intelligent, quite humble and elegant"
    Cilvaringz f/ Michele van der Aa, Roger Peterson, Salah Edin — Sheherezad, My Beloved (The Greatest Love Story Ever Told - Chapter I)

Usage tips for "elegant"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "elegant" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for elegant to find words that pair well.

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