elegance
/ˈelɪɡəns/noun
उच्चारण एलिगन्स
शालीनता, सुरुचि, लालित्य, सौम्य सुंदरता
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the quality of being attractive and graceful in appearance or style
शालीनता, सुरुचि, लालित्य, सौम्य सुंदरता
- She dressed with quiet elegance.
- the elegance of the old Lucknow haveli
- The dancer moved across the stage with elegance.
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- The hotel is known for its old-world elegance.
- She wore a simple cotton sari with natural elegance.
Synonyms grace style refinement
Opposite clumsiness inelegance vulgarity
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the quality of being pleasingly simple and neat, especially in an argument or a solution
(तर्क, समाधान की) सुंदर सरलता
- the elegance of a mathematical proof
- There is an elegance in a short answer that says everything.
- The elegance of the solution impressed the examiners.
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- Mathematicians admire the elegance of the proof.
- There is an elegance in clear, short sentences.
Synonyms simplicity neatness clarity
Opposite clumsiness complexity
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with elegance
Use with elegance after a verb to say that an action is done gracefully.
किसी कार्य को सुंदर ढंग से करने के लिए क्रिया के बाद 'with elegance' आता है।
- Radhika danced with elegance at the annual function.
- The captain handled the press with elegance.
the elegance of + noun
Use of to name the person or thing that has the quality.
जिस व्यक्ति या वस्तु में यह गुण हो, उसके लिए 'of' आता है।
- Everyone admired the elegance of her handwriting.
- The elegance of the old palace still attracts visitors.
elegance (uncountable)
Elegance is uncountable, so it has no plural and takes no a.
'Elegance' uncountable है, इसलिए इसका बहुवचन नहीं बनता और 'a' नहीं लगता।
- Elegance matters more than expensive clothes.
elegance in an argument or solution
In science and mathematics, elegance means a neat solution that is simple yet complete.
विज्ञान और गणित में 'elegance' का अर्थ सरल पर पूर्ण, सुघड़ समाधान है।
- The elegance of the proof impressed the examiner.
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adjective + elegance
quietnaturaltimelesseffortlessunderstated
- The saree had a timeless elegance.
verb + elegance
lackaddshowadmireradiate
- The simple hall lacked elegance.
elegance + of + noun
styledresslanguagemovementdesign
- The elegance of her language won the debate.
with + adjective + elegance
with greatwith naturalwith simplewith quietwith rare
- She carried the heavy bag with great elegance.
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- The elegance of the Taj Mahal comes from its balance and symmetry.
ताजमहल की शोभा उसके संतुलन और समरूपता से आती है।
- He solved the problem with elegance, using only two steps.
उसने केवल दो चरणों में समस्या को सुघड़ ढंग से हल कर दिया।
- Elegance in dress does not need costly clothes.
पहनावे में शालीनता के लिए महंगे कपड़ों की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।
- The speaker's elegance of expression made even dull facts interesting.
वक्ता की सुरुचिपूर्ण अभिव्यक्ति ने नीरस तथ्यों को भी रोचक बना दिया।
- The school hall was decorated with simple elegance for Teachers' Day.
शिक्षक दिवस के लिए विद्यालय का सभागार सादगी भरी सुरुचि से सजाया गया।
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✗ She walked with an elegance.
✓ She walked with elegance.
Elegance is uncountable and takes no article here.
'Elegance' uncountable है और यहाँ article नहीं लगता।
✗ She dresses with much elegant.
✓ She dresses with much elegance.
After with much, a noun is needed, not the adjective.
'With much' के बाद noun चाहिए, adjective नहीं।
✗ Her elegances attracted everyone.
✓ Her elegance attracted everyone.
Elegance has no plural form.
'Elegance' का बहुवचन रूप नहीं होता।
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Elegance, grace and style all praise the way someone looks or moves, but each stresses something different.
तीनों व्यक्ति के रूप या चाल की प्रशंसा करते हैं, पर हर एक अलग पहलू पर ज़ोर देता है।
Refined, neat beauty in looks, manners or ideas.
रूप, शिष्टाचार या विचारों में परिष्कृत और सुघड़ सुंदरता।
- The elegance of her dress was admired.
Smooth, easy and beautiful movement or manner.
सहज, सरल और सुंदर गति या व्यवहार।
- The dancer moved with grace.
A particular fashionable or personal way of doing or wearing something.
कुछ करने या पहनने का विशिष्ट या फ़ैशन वाला ढंग।
- He has his own style of batting.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
grace style refinement simplicity neatness clarity sophistication polish
Antonyms
clumsiness inelegance vulgarity complexity crudeness
AaSpelling
el·e·gance
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Keep apart elegant (graceful) and eloquent (fluent in speech); an elegant speaker dresses well, an eloquent one speaks well.
Elegant (शालीन) और eloquent (वाक्पटु) को अलग रखिए; elegant वक्ता अच्छे कपड़े पहनता है, eloquent वक्ता अच्छा बोलता है।