elegance
gb/ˈɛləɡəns/ us/ˈɛləɡəns/
B1
Angličtina
~ 6900
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
property
1
graceful, stylish appearance or manners
A smooth, beautiful, and stylish way of looking, moving, or acting.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]/[something] has an air of elegance
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"She is very elegance"* instead of *"She is very elegant"* (adjective) or *"She has a lot of elegance"* (noun). Remember: *elegant* describes a person or thing, and *elegance* is the quality. Another mistake is using *elegance* for anything expensive; something can be expensive but still lack elegance if it is loud or in bad taste.
Synonyma
grace (Focuses more on smooth, controlled movement or behavior, not always on style or fashion.)
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style (Broader and more casual; can refer to any way of dressing or doing things, not only refined or graceful ones.)
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refinement (Suggests good taste and careful polish, especially in manners and lifestyle, sometimes more formal than 'elegance'.)
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sophistication (Adds a sense of worldliness or high social status, not just graceful looks or movement.)
Antonyma
clumsiness (Opposite in terms of movement and behavior, suggesting a lack of grace or coordination.)
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vulgarity (Opposite in terms of taste and style, suggesting something loud, cheap, or in bad taste instead of refined.)
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awkwardness (Highlights uncomfortable or stiff movement or behavior, the reverse of smooth, easy elegance.)
Kolokace
understated elegance
|casual elegance
|simple elegance
|timeless elegance
|an air of elegance
|move with elegance
Témata
appearance
|fashion
|social life
|art
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- Her natural elegance made even a simple black dress look special.
- The restaurant combines modern design with old-world elegance.
- He thanked the audience with a bow that had real elegance and charm.
- The room’s elegance comes from its clean lines and soft colors, not from expensive furniture.
- Despite the chaos around her, she moved with calm elegance across the stage.
Učební příklady
- She walks with great elegance.
- The hotel lobby has an air of elegance.
- His mother’s elegance impressed all of his friends.
- The dress is simple, but it has real elegance.
- Everyone admired the elegance of the bride.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
property
2
simple yet highly effective design or idea
The quality of an idea, plan, or answer that is easy to understand but also very smart and effective.
Vzorec užití:
the elegance of [a solution/idea/design]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this sense of *elegance* is only about physical beauty or clothes. In technical or academic contexts, it describes how clear, simple, and effective an idea or solution is, not how it looks.
Synonyma
simplicity (Focuses mainly on being easy or uncomplicated; does not always include the idea of being powerful or clever.)
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neatness (Informal and often used in science or math to mean a clean, well-organized solution, similar to intellectual elegance.)
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ingenuity (Emphasizes cleverness and creativity; does not necessarily imply being simple or minimal.)
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efficiency (Highlights working well with little waste; may be practical rather than aesthetically pleasing, while 'elegance' combines both.)
Antonyma
complexity (Suggests that something is complicated or difficult to understand, opposite to the simple clarity in this sense of 'elegance'.)
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clumsiness (Describes a solution or design that feels heavy, awkward, or poorly put together rather than smooth and elegant.)
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inelegance (Direct opposite; used especially in technical or academic writing to mark a solution as lacking clean, simple beauty.)
Kolokace
the elegance of the solution
|mathematical elegance
|elegance of design
|conceptual elegance
|algorithmic elegance
Témata
science
|technology
|ideas
|education
Příklady
- Scientists praised the elegance of the new theory, which explained several problems at once.
- The elegance of this algorithm is that it does the job in just a few clear steps.
- Good software architecture aims for both robustness and elegance.
- Her proof had a surprising elegance, reducing a long argument to three short lines.
- The elegance of the design lies in its complete lack of unnecessary parts.
Učební příklady
- My teacher liked the elegance of my solution.
- The new app is simple, but it has great elegance in its design.
- Engineers talked about the elegance of this idea.
- He tried to improve the elegance of his code.
- We admired the elegance of the plan because it was clear and easy.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
elegance
IPA
GB/ˈɛləɡəns/
US/ˈɛləɡəns/
Slabiky a přízvuk
el - eg - ance (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (el)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: elegance
- Plural: elegance
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a touch of elegance
1/ə tˈʌt͡ʃ əv ˈɛləɡəns/
fixed phrase
a small added bit of elegance
A little amount of style or luxury added to something to make it look or feel more elegant.
Příklady
- Fresh flowers on the table add a touch of elegance to the room.
- She wore pearl earrings to give a touch of elegance to her simple outfit.
- The gold trim gives the menu a touch of elegance without being too much.
an air of elegance
1/ən ˈɛɹ əv ˈɛləɡəns/
fixed phrase
a general feeling of elegance
A general feeling or impression that a place, person, or thing is elegant.
Příklady
- The candles and soft music gave the room an air of elegance.
- Even in jeans, she carries an air of elegance.
- Marble floors lend the entrance hall an air of elegance and formality.
casual elegance
1/kˈæʒuəl ˈɛləɡəns/
fixed phrase
relaxed yet stylish elegance
A way of dressing or decorating that looks relaxed and comfortable but also stylish and elegant.
Příklady
- The restaurant aims for casual elegance, so jeans are fine but not sportswear.
- Her outfit had a casual elegance that was perfect for a weekend lunch.
- The living room mixes casual elegance with practical furniture for a family.
simple elegance
1/sˈɪmpəl ˈɛləɡəns/
fixed phrase
elegance created by simplicity
Elegance that comes from being clean, plain, and without many extra details.
Příklady
- The simple elegance of the white dress made it stand out.
- Japanese design often focuses on simple elegance and natural materials.
- They chose a logo with simple elegance instead of something complex.
timeless elegance
1/tˈaɪmləs ˈɛləɡəns/
fixed phrase
elegance that never goes out of style
Elegance in clothes, design, or style that still looks good many years later and does not go out of fashion.
Příklady
- The little black dress is often praised for its timeless elegance.
- The building’s timeless elegance makes it a city landmark.
- They wanted a wedding with timeless elegance, not a trend that would quickly look old.
understated elegance
1/ˈʌndɚstˌeɪtɪd ˈɛləɡəns/
fixed phrase
quiet, not flashy elegance
A kind of elegance that is simple and not flashy, but still very stylish and beautiful.
Příklady
- The hotel’s rooms have an understated elegance, with soft colors and clean lines.
- She prefers understated elegance to bright colors and big logos.
- The film’s visual style was one of understated elegance rather than big effects.