ADJECTIVE
elegant/eleˈɡant/elegant; stylish; graceful
elegant is a German adjective that means elegant, stylish, or graceful. It is pronounced /eleˈɡant/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "eleganter" and "elegantesten".
Definitions
1.showing refined, stylish, and tasteful beauty or grace(appearance, style)
a.impressively stylish or tasteful in clothing, appearance, or design
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid zur Feier.—She wore an elegant dress to the party.
b.characterized by graceful simplicity and effectiveness
Die Lösung des Problems war erstaunlich elegant.—The solution to the problem was amazingly elegant.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | elegant |
|---|---|
| Comparative | eleganter |
| Superlative | elegantesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "elegant" mean in English?
- "elegant" means elegant, stylish, or graceful. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "elegant"?
- "elegant" is pronounced /eleˈɡant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "elegant"?
- The comparative of "elegant" is "eleganter" and the superlative is "elegantesten".
- What part of speech is "elegant"?
- "elegant" is a adjective in German.
