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 Baleba’s aggression out of possession does not come at the expense of his elegance with a ball at his feet. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 L’Agence’s Akiya silhouette brings simple, flattering elegance to everyday dressing. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Just look to Bianca Jagger, who never did anything by halves and always found a balance between drama and elegance in her looks. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026 In a nod to the nearby Panama Canal, the hotel’s nautical touches (like a yellow engine telegraph and black-and-white construction photos) flow well with the original French colonial design, giving the place a real sense of historical elegance. — Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elegance

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Noun

The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of majesty

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As mills experiment with luxury materials and new technologies, denim is being reimagined with a greater emphasis on tactility, refinement and elevated performance—while still preserving its core identity.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
This means moving beyond passive consumption and toward a rigorous, iterative process of trial, error, and refinement.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.

— Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of gracefulness

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