elegant

S2 W2

BrE /ˈiː.lɪ.dʒənt/ AmE /ˈiː.lɪ.dʒənt/

adjective en → es

1 APPEARANCE [attributive], [predicative] B1

having a beautiful or stylish appearance; looking very neat and smart

elegante, refinado, distinguido

  • be elegant

Collocations an elegant dress · dress elegantly

  • She wore an elegant black evening gown.

    Ella llevaba un vestido de noche negro muy elegante.

2 STYLE [attributive], [predicative] B2

showing good taste and style; well designed or made

elegante, sofisticado, bien diseñado

  • be elegant

Collocations an elegant design · an elegant solution to a problem

  • The building has an elegant, modern design.

    El edificio tiene un diseño elegante y moderno.