elegant
intermediateB1/ˈɛlɪɡənt/ · el-e-gant
characterized by refined beauty or tastefulness; showing grace and sophistication.
Meanings
characterized by refined beauty or tastefulness; showing grace and sophistication.
خوش رنگ، خوبصورت، یا ظاہری سلیقے کا حامل؛ مہذبانہ اور نفاست کا اظہار کرنا۔
خوش رنگ
khush rang
Common Collocations
- elegant design
- elegant solution
- elegant dress
Example Sentences
She wore an elegant dress to the gala.
اس نے گالا میں خوش رنگ لباس پہنا تھا۔
Us ne gala mein khush rang libas pehna tha.
The elegant architecture of the building impressed everyone.
عمارت کی خوش نما تعمیر نے سب کو متاثر کیا۔
Imarat ki khushnuma tameer ne sab ko mutasir kiya.
He has an elegant way of expressing his thoughts.
اس کے خیالات کو بیان کرنے کا انداز خوش نما ہے۔
Us ke khayalat ko bayan karne ka andaaz khushnuma hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'elegant' as 'elle' (French for 'she') + 'gant' (sounds like grand) - imagining a stylish woman.
Picture a graceful swan gliding across a serene lake.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوش نمائی میں یہی کمال کرتے ہیں، چمن میں پھول ہیں، مگر کنول کرتے ہیں۔
Khush numai mein yahi kamaal karte hain, Chaman mein phool hain, magar kanwal karte hain.
In elegance, this is their greatness; there are flowers in the garden, but they are the lotus.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بناوٹ کی دنیا ہے، سچائی بچ جائے گی
Banawat ki duniya hai, sachai bach jayegi.
This is a world of pretense; truth will survive.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "elegans" — tasteful, refined, or selected with care
First known use: 17th century
The word 'elegant' has evolved from Latin origins, passing through Middle French before entering the English language in the early 17th century, maintaining its core meaning of refinement and grace.