elegance

S2 W2

BrE /ˈelɪdʒəns/ AmE /ˈɛlədʒəns/

noun en → es

1 BEAUTY [uncountable] B1

the quality of being beautiful in a way that is stylish and impressive, especially when you are wearing clothes or behaving in a particular way

elegancia, gracia, belleza

  • an air of elegance

Collocations dress with elegance · show elegance in one's behavior

  • She moved through the room with an air of elegance.

    Ella se movía por la sala con un aire de elegancia.

2 SIMPLICITY [uncountable] B2

the quality of being simple and effective, especially in design or style

sencillez, pureza, simplicidad

  • a design with elegance

Collocations design with elegance · architecture of elegance

  • The building's architecture is a perfect example of modern elegance.

    La arquitectura del edificio es un ejemplo perfecto de elegancia moderna.