elegant

noun

An elegant parrot.

adjective

Characterised by or exhibiting elegance.

Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.

(Ireland, colloquial, archaic) Fine; doing well.

Roots

legoleg- · Latin · gather, choose

Synonyms for elegant

gracefuladj refinedadj classyadj stylishadj tastefuladj exquisiteadj chicadj ritzyadj sleekadj snazzyadj swankyadj sophisticatedadj dapperadj sumptuousadj opulentadj luxuriousadj overrefinedadj beautifuladj fashionableadj

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