elegantly
gb/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/ us/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
B2
Englisch
elegánsan, ízlésesen, kifinomultan, ötletesen
B2
1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is elegantly dressed / [something] is elegantly designed
She entered the room elegantly, greeting everyone with a calm smile.
Elegánsan lépett be a szobába, és nyugodt mosollyal köszöntött mindenkit.
The hotel lobby is elegantly decorated with soft lighting and modern art.
A szálloda előcsarnoka lágy világítással és modern műalkotásokkal van ízlésesen berendezve.
A narrow staircase curved elegantly up to the second floor.
Beispiele für Lernende
She was elegantly dressed for the wedding.
Elegánsan öltözött fel az esküvőre.
The room was elegantly designed.
A szobát ízlésesen tervezték meg.
Häufiger Fehler:
Don’t use it for something only expensive; it means tasteful and graceful, not just costly.
Bedeutung
in a stylish, graceful way
Wortverbindungen
elegantly dressed
|elegantly designed
|elegantly decorated
|elegantly furnished
|elegantly styled
|elegantly made
|elegantly tailored
|elegantly simple
|elegantly proportioned
|elegantly curved
Synonyme
stylishly (Focuses more on fashion and style than grace.)
|
gracefully (Focuses more on smooth movement than visual taste.)
Antonyme
clumsily (Opposite in terms of movement and control.)
|
awkwardly (Opposite in terms of ease and naturalness.)
Themen
appearance
|fashion
|arts
|movement
Definition
In a beautiful and stylish way.
In a way that is attractive and tasteful, often with a sense of grace or smoothness in appearance or movement.
C1
2
kifinomultan
B2
elegánsan
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] speaks/responds/handles [something] elegantly
He elegantly changed the subject without embarrassing anyone.
Kifinomultan terelte másra a szót, anélkül hogy bárkit kellemetlen helyzetbe hozott volna.
She declined the offer elegantly, thanking them for their time.
Elegánsan utasította vissza az ajánlatot, és megköszönte nekik az idejüket.
The speaker elegantly summarized the main points in two minutes.
Beispiele für Lernende
He answered the question elegantly.
Elegánsan válaszolt a kérdésre.
She explained it elegantly.
Kifinomultan magyarázta el.
Häufiger Fehler:
Not the same as 'politely' in all cases; it suggests skill and good taste, not only politeness.
Bedeutung
in a refined, polite way
Wortverbindungen
elegantly phrased
|elegantly expressed
|elegantly put
|elegantly handled
|elegantly resolved
|elegantly avoided
|elegantly delivered
|elegantly explained
Synonyme
refinedly (Emphasizes refinement; less common in everyday English.)
|
graciously (Adds warmth and generosity, not just taste.)
Antonyme
crudely (Opposite in terms of refinement and tact.)
|
rudely (Opposite in terms of politeness.)
Themen
communication
|social
|behavior
Definition
In a polite and refined way.
In a way that shows good taste, refinement, and social polish, especially in speech, manners, or behavior.
C1
3
Verwendungsmuster:
[something] elegantly solves/explains [a problem]
This algorithm elegantly solves the problem with very little code.
Ez az algoritmus nagyon kevés kóddal elegánsan oldja meg a problémát.
The article elegantly explains a complex idea using a single example.
A cikk egyetlen példával elegánsan elmagyaráz egy összetett gondolatot.
They elegantly reduced the steps from five to two.
Beispiele für Lernende
This plan elegantly solves the problem.
Ez a terv elegánsan oldja meg a problémát.
Häufiger Fehler:
Common in tech/science: it does not mean 'beautiful-looking' here, but 'neat and efficient'.
Bedeutung
in a simple, clever way
Wortverbindungen
elegantly solves
|elegantly demonstrates
|elegantly explains
|elegantly proves
|elegantly simple
|elegantly efficient
|elegantly structured
|elegantly minimal
|elegantly coded
|elegantly written
Synonyme
neatly (Suggests tidiness and efficiency; less emphasis on beauty.)
|
ingeniously (Emphasizes creativity; may be more complex than elegant.)
Antonyme
clunkily (Opposite in terms of smoothness and efficiency.)
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messily (Opposite in terms of clarity and simplicity.)
Themen
education
|technology
|problem_solving
|science
Definition
In a clever way that is simple and effective.
In a way that is pleasingly simple, effective, and well thought out, especially when describing a solution, argument, or design.
Grammatik
Grundform
elegantly
IPA
GB/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
US/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
Silben & Betonung
el - eg - antly (3 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (el)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: elegantly
- Plural: elegantlies
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
elegantly designed
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli dɪzˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
designed with tasteful style
Made with a very nice, stylish design.
Beispiele
- The chair is elegantly designed and surprisingly comfortable.
- They sell elegantly designed notebooks and pens.
- The new logo is elegantly designed, with clean lines and subtle color.
Beispiele für Lernende
- This watch is elegantly designed.
elegantly dressed
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
wearing stylish clothes
Wearing very nice, stylish clothes.
Beispiele
- Everyone was elegantly dressed for the gala.
- She arrived elegantly dressed in a black suit.
- The guests were elegantly dressed but not overdressed.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He is elegantly dressed today.
- She was elegantly dressed for the party.
elegantly furnished
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli fˈɚnɪʃt/
fixed phrase
furnished with tasteful style
With furniture that looks very nice and stylish.
Beispiele
- The apartment is small but elegantly furnished.
- We stayed in an elegantly furnished room overlooking the garden.
- Her office was elegantly furnished with light wood and soft fabrics.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The room is elegantly furnished.
elegantly put
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli pˈʊt/
fixed phrase
said tactfully and well
Said in a very good and polite way.
Beispiele
- ‘We need to rethink our strategy’ is elegantly put.
- That was elegantly put, and I agree with your main point.
- He described the problem, elegantly put, as a lack of trust.
Beispiele für Lernende
- That’s elegantly put.
elegantly simple
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
simple in a pleasing way
Very simple, but in a very good way.
Beispiele
- The interface is elegantly simple, with just a few clear options.
- Her solution was elegantly simple and worked immediately.
- It’s an elegantly simple explanation of a difficult topic.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The design is elegantly simple.