elegantly

adverb

Definition of elegantlynext
as in stylishly

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Recent Examples of elegantly The period war epic, confidently backed for some $14 million, elegantly weaves three gay narratives from different periods that all elicit deep emotion. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 Rooms and suites offer views over the ocean, the South Mumbai cityscape, or the bay and are elegantly fitted for business and leisure travellers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The Henry [Cavill] situation was not handled elegantly to say the least. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Conveniently positioned between Marylebone and St John’s Wood, the spread elegantly balances old with new and has been restored to an extremely high standard. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Befitting Powell's style, the full-color book is elegantly designed, and many pages feature reproductions of Powell’s event programs, business pitches and personal notes. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Same with [Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins] — it was not handled elegantly. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 Of course, even a D’Angelo scratch vocal makes for a pristine chorus, especially over a Dilla groove elegantly textured with prickly guitars and burbling marimbas. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 Playing elegantly with form and narrative ellipses, Everytime explores the interstices of the pain of loss. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegantly
  1. stylishly
  2. neatly
  3. fashionably
  4. tidily
Adverb
  • Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, and textiles are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Like the latter, Lanterns is smarter, more mature, less formulaic, and more stylishly made than the identikit Marvel brand extensions that are now the industry standard.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylishly
Adverb
  • The unit folds in half to fit neatly inside the storage compartment below the solar awning.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Whether your granny skirt is floral, lace, linen, or neatly pleated, the formula is surprisingly simple.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of neatly
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  • To layer in more geometric contrast (and save you the time of finding coordinating throw pillows), the daybed comes with four rounded cushions that can be fashionably arranged along the backrest or stacked for extra support.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The surroundings are deliberately theatrical rather than fashionably restrained, with designer Richard Saunders leaning into lacquer, velvet, dramatic lighting and Art Deco references.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of fashionably
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  • The rear view resolves nicely with two tidily tucked exhaust tips and artfully sculpted surfacing.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The father, who was bald, looked like an employee of some large bank and was tidily dressed in an old black suit.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tidily

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“Elegantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegantly. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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