elegant
gb/ˈɛləɡənt/ us/ˈɛləɡənt/
B1
Englanti
~ 6200
elegáns, kecses, választékos, elegancia, letisztultság, kifinomult
B1
1
elegáns
A2
Käyttömalli:
an elegant [piece of clothing]/[room]/[design]
She wore an elegant black dress to the ceremony.
Elegáns fekete ruhát viselt az ünnepségen.
The hotel lobby was small but very elegant, with simple lines and soft lighting.
A szálloda előcsarnoka kicsi volt, de nagyon elegáns: egyszerű vonalak és lágy világítás jellemezte.
They chose an elegant logo with clean shapes and only two colors.
The apartment is not large, but its elegant interior makes it feel special.
He prefers an elegant watch with a thin leather band and a plain face.
Oppijaesimerkit
She looks elegant in that blue dress.
Nagyon elegáns abban a kék ruhában.
We had dinner in an elegant restaurant near the river.
Egy elegáns étteremben vacsoráztunk a folyó közelében.
The designer created an elegant new logo for the company.
Their living room is simple but very elegant.
He bought an elegant pair of shoes for the wedding.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use "elegant" to mean only "expensive". Something can be cheap but elegant if it looks simple, clean, and in good taste. Also, avoid saying "very so elegant"; just use "very elegant" or "so elegant".
Merkitys
attractive in a simple, graceful way
Kollokaatiot
elegant dress
|elegant room
|elegant design
|elegant building
|elegant furniture
|elegant restaurant
Synonyymit
stylish (Focuses more on being fashionable; not always as calm or simple as "elegant".)
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chic (Often used for fashionable clothes or people; sounds a bit trendier and more informal.)
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refined (Suggests high quality and good taste; can sound slightly more formal and less visual.)
Antonyymit
gaudy (Too bright and heavily decorated in a way that lacks good taste.)
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shabby (Looks old, worn, or in bad condition, the opposite of neat and elegant.)
Teemat
appearance
|fashion
|home
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
Määritelmä
Looking very good in a simple, clean, and stylish way, not too bright or too busy.
Attractively simple, stylish, and graceful in appearance, design, or form, without being showy or overly decorated.
B2
FORMAL
2
Käyttömalli:
an elegant [gesture]/[movement]/[speech]/[style of writing]
He gave an elegant speech that was both clear and moving.
Elegáns beszédet tartott, amely egyszerre volt világos és megindító.
With one elegant gesture, she welcomed the guests to their seats.
Egyetlen elegáns mozdulattal a helyükre invitálta a vendégeket.
The dancer's movements were so elegant that the audience fell silent.
She found an elegant way to refuse the offer without offending anyone.
His writing is elegant and precise, without any unnecessary words.
Oppijaesimerkit
The host used very elegant language during the dinner.
A házigazda nagyon választékos nyelvezetet használt a vacsora alatt.
Her movements on stage were slow and elegant.
A színpadon lassúak és kecsesek voltak a mozdulatai.
He wrote an elegant letter to thank his teacher.
She made an elegant reply and ended the argument.
The actor gave an elegant performance in the film.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with only physical beauty. Here, "elegant" describes how someone moves, behaves, or speaks, not just how they look. Also, do not say "he talks very elegant"; use "he talks very elegantly" or "he has elegant speech".
Merkitys
graceful and refined in behavior
Kollokaatiot
elegant manners
|elegant gesture
|elegant speech
|elegant writing
|elegant reply
|elegant performance
Synonyymit
graceful (Emphasizes smooth, beautiful movement; does not always include the idea of high social style.)
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poised (Focuses on calm, confident control, especially in social situations.)
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polished (Suggests well-practiced, smooth manners or language; can sound slightly critical if overdone.)
Antonyymit
awkward (Describes clumsy or uncomfortable movement or behavior, the opposite of smooth and elegant.)
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crude (Rude or rough in manners or language, the opposite of refined and elegant.)
Teemat
social
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Moving, behaving, or speaking in a calm, graceful, and polite way that feels high-class.
Showing grace, control, and good taste in movement, manners, or the way of speaking and writing.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Käyttömalli:
an elegant [solution]/[theory]/[proof]/[design]
The team found an elegant solution that cut the code length in half.
A csapat elegáns megoldást talált, amely felére csökkentette a kód hosszát.
Einstein's equation is often described as an elegant summary of complex ideas.
Einstein egyenletét gyakran összetett gondolatok elegáns összefoglalásaként írják le.
Her elegant proof of the theorem was much shorter than the original one.
The app has an elegant design that makes it very easy to use.
Engineers are still looking for a more elegant way to store this amount of data.
Oppijaesimerkit
The programmer found an elegant solution to the bug.
A programozó elegáns megoldást talált a hiba kijavítására.
That is an elegant way to explain a hard idea.
Ez elegáns módja egy bonyolult gondolat elmagyarázásának.
Scientists liked his elegant model of the system.
We need a more elegant design for this website.
Her elegant proof was only one page long.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes think "elegant" in this context means only "beautiful." It also strongly includes "simple" and "effective." Another mistake is using it for people here, for example, "an elegant scientist"; in technical talk it more naturally modifies the idea or method, not the person.
Merkitys
simple but very effective solution
Kollokaatiot
elegant solution
|elegant proof
|elegant algorithm
|elegant design
|elegant explanation
|elegant approach
Synonyymit
neat (Informal; often used in technical fields to mean pleasingly simple, but sounds more casual than "elegant".)
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ingenious (Highlights cleverness and creativity; may not always suggest the same level of simplicity as "elegant".)
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streamlined (Focuses on being made simpler and more efficient, often by removing extra parts.)
Antonyymit
clumsy (A solution that works poorly or in an awkward way, the opposite of smooth and elegant.)
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overcomplicated (Unnecessarily complex, with too many parts, the opposite of simple and elegant.)
Teemat
science
|technology
|education
Määritelmä
Used for an idea or way to fix a problem that is very simple and very good at the same time.
Describes a solution, method, theory, or explanation that is unusually simple, clear, and effective, often in a clever or creative way.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
elegáns
C1
kifinomult
B2
Käyttömalli:
an elegant [wine]/[flavor]/[aroma]/[perfume]
This Pinot Noir is light and elegant, with soft red fruit notes.
Ez a Pinot Noir könnyű és elegáns, lágy piros gyümölcsös jegyekkel.
The chef prepared an elegant dessert with a very clean citrus flavor.
A séf elegáns desszertet készített, nagyon letisztult citrusos ízvilággal.
The perfume has an elegant aroma that does not overpower the room.
Wine critics praised the vintage for its elegant structure and long finish.
They serve modern dishes with elegant flavors and careful presentation.
Oppijaesimerkit
The wine is not strong, but very elegant.
A bor nem erős, hanem nagyon elegáns.
She likes a light, elegant perfume for everyday use.
A mindennapokra a könnyű, elegáns parfümöket kedveli.
The soup has an elegant flavor of lemon and herbs.
This restaurant is known for its small but elegant dishes.
The coffee has an elegant taste, not too bitter.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think "elegant" here only describes how the dish looks. In food and wine writing, it usually refers to the style of taste or smell being light and balanced, not heavy. Also, avoid saying "so many elegant taste"; use "an elegant taste" or "very elegant taste."
Merkitys
light and refined in taste or smell
Kollokaatiot
elegant wine
|elegant flavor
|elegant aroma
|elegant perfume
|elegant dish
Synonyymit
delicate (Stresses light, fine taste or smell; less about style and more about intensity.)
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refined (Suggests high-quality, carefully balanced flavors or aromas.)
Antonyymit
heavy (Describes strong, intense food or drink that can feel too rich, the opposite of light and elegant.)
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coarse (Rough or lacking subtlety in taste or smell, the opposite of fine and elegant.)
Teemat
food
|drinks
|smell
|food_drink
Määritelmä
Used for food, wine, or perfume that has a soft, fine taste or smell, not too strong but very well balanced.
Used in descriptions of food, drink, or fragrance to mean having a light, delicate, and well-balanced taste or smell, rather than being strong or heavy.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
elegant
IPA
GB/ˈɛləɡənt/
US/ˈɛləɡənt/
Tavut ja painotus
el - eg - ant (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (el)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: elegant
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