Elegant

/ˈelɪɡənt/ adjective

Characterized by graceful beauty, sophistication, or refinement in appearance, manner, or design. Simple and effective in achieving desired results without unnecessary complexity.

From Latin 'elegans' meaning choice, fine, or tasteful, from 'eligere' meaning to choose or select. The sense evolved from 'carefully chosen' to 'refined through careful selection' to the modern meaning of graceful sophistication.

📖 Full word page — etymology, 47 translations, audio 🔑 Get Free API Key — 50 lookups/day 📚 Read the Docs — integrate Word Orb