elegancy

[ el-i-guhn-see ]

noun

, plural el·e·gan·cies.

1. elegance.

Other Words From

• hyper·ele·gan·cy noun
• super·ele·gan·cy noun plural superelegancies

Word History and Origins

Origin of elegancy¹

From the Latin word ēlegantia, dating back to 1525–35. See elegant, -ancy

Example Sentences

Despite fading in the semifinals, Payet’s elegancy and efficiency on the ball has been an essential component of France’s bid for a first trophy since Euro 2000.

From Washington Times

He speaks of 'his fine expression, elegancy, and quaintness,' and adds, 'he does so possess the soul with his graces that we forget those of his fable23.'

From Project Gutenberg

I own to you, Madame, that I was so charmed with the Disposition that was observ’d in this Procession, and especially with the Richness and Elegancy of the Habiliments, that I cannot resist the Temptation I feel to give you the Particulars, but must submit to it, tho’ I run the Risque perhaps of being thought too tedious.

From Project Gutenberg

Not long afterward, he brought me some verses written upon that model, a specimen of which I subjoin, having changed some phrases of less elegancy, and a few rhymes objectionable to the cultivated ear.

From Project Gutenberg

All the Furniture of this little Palace is Indian, of a charming Contrivance and Elegancy; and the whole is so well laid out that notwithstanding the smallness of the House, the Elector has every Convenience in it that can be desir'd.

From Project Gutenberg