elegance

noun/ˈɛlɪɡəns/

Frequency rank: #8,385 most common English word

Meaning

The quality of being graceful, stylish, and attractive in appearance or manner.

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Example sentence

The ballroom was decorated with great elegance, impressing every guest who walked in.

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