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elegance

intermediateB2

/ˈɛlɪɡəns/ · el-e-gance

The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

خوشنما اور انداز میں خوشگوار ہونے کی خاصیت۔

نرمی

narmi

Synonyms

gracestylefinesseخوشنماخوش طبعیفن

Antonyms

clumsinessineleganceawkwardnessبھدے پنغیر خوشنماگھٹن

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.

Easily Confused With

elegy:An elegy is a mournful poem or song, while elegance refers to gracefulness in appearance or manner.

Word Family

elegant
adjectiveخوشنما
elegantly
adverbخوشنما طریقے سے

See Also

💡 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.