Usage patterns エレガントな 〈 物もの 〉 an elegant ~ (dress, design, gesture, etc.)
She appeared at the party wearing an elegant dress.
エレガントに 振ふ る 舞ま う to behave elegantly
She is able to behave elegantly in any situation.
エレガントに 見み える to look elegant
This simple design looks very elegant.
Related words 上品 is a native Japanese word for refined or elegant that can feel more traditional or understated, while エレガント is a loanword with a modern, fashionable nuance.
優雅 emphasizes natural, flowing grace, while エレガント emphasizes stylish, polished sophistication.
華麗 suggests showy, brilliant splendor, whereas エレガント suggests understated, tasteful sophistication.
エレガント stresses graceful, often luxurious refinement, whereas シック can also describe modern, minimalist smartness.
Opposites 下品 describes something vulgar or crude, the direct opposite of the refined sophistication of エレガント .
エレガント describes a refined, graceful style, the opposite of the casual, athletic feel of スポーティ .
Etymology Borrowed from English 'elegant'.
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