Word
elegantly
Phoneticsel·e·gant·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛɫɪɡəntˌɫi/
UK/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
Definition
adv. in a way that is very graceful and beautiful. You use this to describe something that looks or works perfectly without any extra effort.
adv. in a manner that is graceful, refined, and aesthetically pleasing. Often describes the execution of a task or the appearance of an object.
Examples
“She elegantly solved the difficult problem.”
“The new software allows you to elegantly organize your files without any complicated steps.”
“The architect designed the building to elegantly blend modern glass with traditional stone, creating a structure that felt both contemporary and timeless.”
Examples
simple
“She elegantly solved the difficult problem.”
contextual
“The new software allows you to elegantly organize your files without any complicated steps.”
complex
“The architect designed the building to elegantly blend modern glass with traditional stone, creating a structure that felt both contemporary and timeless.”
Real-World Examples
“Austin has a beautiful face (when she smiles, she’s got a touch of Debbie Harry), walks with a stick, and is elegantly but unobtrusively dressed.” “Moments before the break, prop Luke Yates pirouetted elegantly past Cooper Jenkins to slide in next to the sticks as Irwin levelled the scores with the boot as half-time approached.” Etymology
From elegant + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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