Meaning of Word:
- Elegant (Hindi: आकर्षक, सुरुचिपूर्ण) refers to something or someone that is graceful, stylish, and refined, often showing good taste and sophistication.
Etymology:
- The word “elegant” comes from the Latin word elegans, meaning “tasteful,” “fine,” or “refined.” It is derived from eligere, meaning “to choose,” implying something chosen with care and precision for its refinement.
Detailed Explanation:
- “Elegant” is used to describe people, objects, or actions that display grace, simplicity, and good taste. It often refers to something that is visually appealing in a subtle or restrained way, without being overly extravagant or flashy. Elegance is associated with refinement, sophistication, and a sense of balance, often seen in fashion, design, and behavior.
Examples:
- उसकी पहनावा बहुत आकर्षक और सुरुचिपूर्ण था।
(Her attire was very elegant and sophisticated.) - वह एक आकर्षक और सम्मानजनक व्यक्ति हैं।
(He is an elegant and dignified person.)
Synonyms with Explanation:
- Graceful (मनोहर): Refers to beauty or elegance in movement, appearance, or manner, closely related to “elegant.”
- Refined (परिष्कृत): Implies a level of sophistication and culture, often used interchangeably with elegant.
- Stylish (फैशनेबल): Refers to someone or something that is fashionable and elegant in appearance.
Few Related Terms:
- Sophisticated (जटिल और परिष्कृत): Suggests a high level of refinement and complexity, often used to describe elegant people or things.
- Chic (ठाठदार): A French term used to describe someone or something that is stylish and elegant, often used in fashion.
- Classy (क्लासी): Refers to something or someone with class, dignity, and refinement, similar to elegance.
Antonyms with Explanation:
- Inelegant (असुरुचिपूर्ण): Refers to something or someone that lacks grace, refinement, or style, the opposite of elegant.
- Clumsy (अव्यवस्थित): Describes someone or something awkward or lacking in grace, which contrasts with the fluidity and sophistication of elegance.
- Tacky (घिनौना): Refers to something that is cheap, gaudy, or in bad taste, opposite of elegant.
Other Words Started with Main Word:
- Elegance (आकर्षण): The noun form, referring to the quality of being elegant, characterized by refinement and beauty.
- Elegantly (आकर्षक ढंग से): The adverb form, describing the manner of performing an action with grace and style.
