US /ˈɛlɪgəntˌliː/
adv Freq #35325

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a graceful and stylish way that shows good taste.

    She moved elegantly across the ballroom floor.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a pleasingly simple and clever way.

    The code was written so elegantly that it was easy to read.

Etymology

From elegant + -ly.

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