ELEGANCE Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

elegance

noun

ˈe-li-gən(t)s

Definition of elegance

as in elegancy

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings

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Recent Examples of elegance An approach to hospitality in which elegance is expressed not through excess, but through the relevance of every gesture and the thought behind every choice. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Bentley Overall, the Torcal represents a solid attempt to blend elegance with presence. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 There is a sweetness and an elegance to her, Michele says, as well as an exuberance that’s impossible to counterfeit. — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026 Quiet luxury emphasizes timeless elegance, quality, and natural materials like wood, linen, and marble. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elegance

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Noun

To walk deep into the mountain forests at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, is to encounter the fragrant majesty of century-old ponderosa pine trees famous for lining ski slopes, National Park trails and residential neighborhoods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of majesty

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Normalization of the death penalty—the refinement of the technical aspect, the legal aspect, the cultural aspect—has been a centuries-long project both within and outside the government.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra brings a faster chip, redesigned thermal cooling, and better battery life, but these refinements may feel too incremental for existing Tab S11 Ultra owners.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

Here’s to creating new ones, accompanied by Brilliant Earth’s peerless styles and the kind of gracefulness Taylor exhibited all throughout her life.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Points were awarded for eyes, nose, mouth, facial expression, hair, torso, extremities, and overall gracefulness.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of gracefulness

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