elegant

/ˈɛləɡənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: elegants

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity.

Adjective

Examples

You could just use ordinary shop-bought kecap manis to marinade the meat, but making your own is easy, has a far more elegant fragrance and is, above all, such a great brag! Flavouring kecap manis is an intensely personal thing, so try this version now and next time cook the sauce down with crushed,

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.

Adjective

Examples

an elegant solution

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An elegant parrot.

Noun

Examples

But if the Aviarist be ambitious to keep the lovely, but destructive, members of the Parrot family, he must be content with grass alone, because Parrakeets (except the weak-billed Turquoisines and Elegants) would destroy the shrubs and trees in a day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “elegant” mean?

Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity.

Is “elegant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.