NYT Dictionary
ELEGIAC
/ˌɛləˈd͡ʒaɪək/AdjectiveNounEL-e-gi-acel-e-gi-ac · 4 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
Of or relating to an elegy.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French élégiaque, from Latin elegīacus, from Ancient Greek ἐλεγειακός (elegeiakós).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.