na-adjective, noun
refined; dignified; elegant; graceful; exquisite
Describes a person, work of art, or atmosphere that is elevated in style and taste, often with a classical or formal feel. Somewhat literary.
彼の文章は格調高雅で、読む者を魅了する。
His writing is refined and elegant, captivating the reader.
この茶室の佇まいは格調高雅だ。
The atmosphere of this tea room is dignified and graceful.
A four-character compound (yojijukugo) combining 格調 (kakuchō, 'style' or 'tone') and 高雅 (kōga, 'elegance' or 'refinement'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of pairing near-synonymous Sino-Japanese morphemes to intensify meaning.