elegance
intermediateB2/ˈɛlɪɡəns/ · el-e-gance
The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
Meanings
The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
خوشنما اور انداز میں خوشگوار ہونے کی خاصیت۔
نرمی
narmi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- stylish elegance
- understated elegance
- elegance in simplicity
Example Sentences
The elegance of her dress made her the center of attention.
اس کی لباس کی نرمی نے اسے توجہ کا مرکز بنا دیا۔
Is ki libaas ki narmi ne use tawajjo ka markaz bana diya.
The architecture of the building showcases a timeless elegance.
عمارت کا فن تعمیر ایک دیرینہ نرمی کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
Imarat ka fan tehamir aik dairina narmi ko zahir karta hai.
He spoke with an elegance that captivated the audience.
اس کی بات چیت میں وہ نرمی تھی جو سننے والوں کو محو کر دیتی ہے۔
Is ki baat cheet mein woh narmi thi jo sunne walon ko mehfooz kar deti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'elegance' as 'Elegance is a dance of grace.'
Imagine a ballerina gracefully performing on stage, embodying the essence of elegance.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کتنے خوشنما ہیں جو آئینہ ہو کمال کا، جو دیکھیے تو ہر ایک صورت گزر جائے۔
Kitne khush numa hain jo aaina ho kamaal ka, Jo dekhiye to har aik soorat guzar jaaye.
How graceful are those who are the epitome of perfection, When seen, every visage seems to pass by.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرمی میں طاقت ہے۔
Narmi mein taqat hai.
There is strength in elegance.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "elegantia" — tastefulness, beauty
First known use: 14th century
The word 'elegance' comes from the Latin 'elegantia,' which signifies a tastefulness or refined quality, evolving through Middle French before entering English.