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eleganza

elegance

noun eh-leh-GAHN-tsah Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Usage Note

Eleganza refers to refined grace in appearance, movement, or style. Italians use it freely in non-fashion contexts too — con eleganza ('gracefully') describes a sporting move or a diplomatic reply. The adjective elegante and the adverb elegantemente belong to the same family. Note the plural eleganze is rare; the noun is usually used in the singular as a mass noun.

Examples

"Si muove con una grazia ed eleganza naturali."

Natural Translation

She moves with a natural grace and elegance.

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