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Definition of elegance noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

elegance

noun
 
/ˈelɪɡəns/
 
/ˈelɪɡəns/
[uncountable, singular]
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  1. the quality of being attractive and showing a good sense of style
    • She dresses with casual elegance.
    • His writing combines elegance and wit.
    • Synonymous with luxury and timeless elegance, The Grand Hotel will re-open in December.
    • The subtlety of these colours adds an elegance that doesn't overwhelm.
  2. the quality in a plan or an idea of being clever but simple
    • the symmetry and elegance of Einstein's original theory
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