NYT Dictionary

ELEGANCE

/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/
NounEL-e-ganceel-e-gance · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French élégance, from Latin ēlegantia (“exquisiteness; refinement, elegance”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amenitiesarabesquebloombreedingbrilliancecharmchastitycheeseparingchicchinoiserie

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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