elegantly
gb/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/ us/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
B2
Englanti
elegánsan, ízlésesen, kifinomultan, ötletesen
B2
1
Käyttömalli:
[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.
Oppijaesimerkit
She was elegantly dressed for the wedding.
Elegánsan öltözött fel az esküvőre.
The room was elegantly designed.
A szobát ízlésesen tervezték meg.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t use it for something only expensive; it means tasteful and graceful, not just costly.
Merkitys
in a stylish, graceful way
Kollokaatiot
elegantly dressed
|elegantly designed
|elegantly decorated
|elegantly furnished
|elegantly styled
|elegantly made
|elegantly tailored
|elegantly simple
|elegantly proportioned
|elegantly curved
Synonyymit
stylishly (Focuses more on fashion and style than grace.)
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gracefully (Focuses more on smooth movement than visual taste.)
Antonyymit
clumsily (Opposite in terms of movement and control.)
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awkwardly (Opposite in terms of ease and naturalness.)
Teemat
appearance
|fashion
|arts
|movement
Määritelmä
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
Käyttömalli:
[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.
Oppijaesimerkit
He answered the question elegantly.
Elegánsan válaszolt a kérdésre.
She explained it elegantly.
Kifinomultan magyarázta el.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Not the same as 'politely' in all cases; it suggests skill and good taste, not only politeness.
Merkitys
in a refined, polite way
Kollokaatiot
elegantly phrased
|elegantly expressed
|elegantly put
|elegantly handled
|elegantly resolved
|elegantly avoided
|elegantly delivered
|elegantly explained
Synonyymit
refinedly (Emphasizes refinement; less common in everyday English.)
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graciously (Adds warmth and generosity, not just taste.)
Antonyymit
crudely (Opposite in terms of refinement and tact.)
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rudely (Opposite in terms of politeness.)
Teemat
communication
|social
|behavior
Määritelmä
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
Käyttömalli:
[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.
Oppijaesimerkit
This plan elegantly solves the problem.
Ez a terv elegánsan oldja meg a problémát.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Common in tech/science: it does not mean 'beautiful-looking' here, but 'neat and efficient'.
Merkitys
in a simple, clever way
Kollokaatiot
elegantly solves
|elegantly demonstrates
|elegantly explains
|elegantly proves
|elegantly simple
|elegantly efficient
|elegantly structured
|elegantly minimal
|elegantly coded
|elegantly written
Synonyymit
neatly (Suggests tidiness and efficiency; less emphasis on beauty.)
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ingeniously (Emphasizes creativity; may be more complex than elegant.)
Antonyymit
clunkily (Opposite in terms of smoothness and efficiency.)
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messily (Opposite in terms of clarity and simplicity.)
Teemat
education
|technology
|problem_solving
|science
Määritelmä
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.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
elegantly
IPA
GB/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
US/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/
Tavut ja painotus
el - eg - antly (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (el)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: elegantly
- Plural: elegantlies
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
elegantly designed
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli dɪzˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
designed with tasteful style
Made with a very nice, stylish design.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- This watch is elegantly designed.
elegantly dressed
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli dɹˈɛst/
fixed phrase
wearing stylish clothes
Wearing very nice, stylish clothes.
Esimerkit
- Everyone was elegantly dressed for the gala.
- She arrived elegantly dressed in a black suit.
- The guests were elegantly dressed but not overdressed.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The room is elegantly furnished.
elegantly put
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli pˈʊt/
fixed phrase
said tactfully and well
Said in a very good and polite way.
Esimerkit
- ‘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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- That’s elegantly put.
elegantly simple
1/ˈɛlɪɡəntli sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
simple in a pleasing way
Very simple, but in a very good way.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The design is elegantly simple.