elegantly

/ˈelɪɡəntli/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈɛlɪɡəntlˌi] /ˈelɪɡəntli/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈɛlɪɡəntlˌi] /ˈelə̇gəntlē,  -lēg-,  -li/ (ame, mw)

elegantly — adverb

1. with smooth, controlled beauty in the way someone moves, dresses, or presents so

1.副詞B2
釋義

with smooth, controlled beauty in the way someone moves, dresses, or presents something.

例句

Valentina crossed the stage elegantly in a long silver dress.

movement: elegantly + verb of motion

The waiter elegantly set the glasses beside each white plate.

collocation: elegantly set the table

同義詞
  • gracefully

    focuses more on smooth movement than on style or design

  • stylishly

    emphasizes fashionable appearance more than refined ease

  • tastefully

    stresses good judgment and restraint in appearance

反義詞
  • awkwardly

    suggests a lack of ease or smooth control

  • clumsily

    emphasizes rough or poorly controlled movement

文法句型

verb + elegantly

be elegantly + past participle

用法筆記

Common with verbs of movement, dress, serving, or arranging things. It praises visible grace or style, not speed or practical success.

常見錯誤

❌The bus arrived elegantly at six.
✅The bus arrived exactly at six.
💡this sense describes graceful appearance or movement, not timing.
❌The printer worked elegantly all night.
✅The printer worked smoothly all night.
💡use this sense for visible grace or style, not for machines simply working well.

2. using a simple, clever idea to solve a problem without extra complicated steps.

2.副詞C1
釋義

using a simple, clever idea to solve a problem without extra complicated steps.

例句

Tariq elegantly solved the seating problem with one extra table.

elegantly + solve a problem

The app elegantly combines maps and tickets on one screen.

design sense: elegantly + combine

同義詞
  • ingeniously

    puts more weight on invention and originality

  • neatly

    often used informally for a simple, effective solution

  • efficiently

    focuses on saving time or effort, not on beauty of design

反義詞
  • clumsily

    describes a solution or design that works in a rough, awkward way

  • convolutedly

    describes something made unnecessarily complicated

文法句型

verb + elegantly solve/explain/combine

be elegantly + adjective

用法筆記

Often used for solutions, proofs, designs, or code. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense praises simplicity and intelligence, even when nothing looks physically graceful.

常見錯誤

❌The shortcut was elegant because it skipped safety checks.
✅The shortcut was risky, not elegant.
💡an elegant solution stays simple without creating a new problem.
❌The proof was elegant because it used many advanced formulas.
✅The proof was elegant because one simple idea explained the result.
💡this sense values clever simplicity, not mere difficulty.