elegant
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: elegants
Sense 1
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity.
Adjective
Examples
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
Characterised by minimalism and intuitiveness while preserving exactness and precision.
Adjective
Examples
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
An elegant parrot.
Noun
Examples
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.