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Elegant

EH-luh-guhnt

/ˈɛlʌɡʌnt/

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elegant

Dictionary meaning

Refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style.

Examples

  • Elegant handwriting.
  • An elegant dancer.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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