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be elegant
[/bi ˈɛlɪɡənt/]
verb phrase
ser elegante
1.
to have or display elegance; to be graceful, refined, and stylish in appearance or manner
She always manages to be elegant even in casual clothing.
Ela sempre consegue ser elegante até mesmo em roupas casuais.
2.
to demonstrate sophistication and good taste
The solution was to be elegant in its simplicity.
A solução era ser elegante em sua simplicidade.
NYC Slang
be fly, be classy
Synonyms
be graceful
be refined
be sophisticated
be stylish
be chic
be polished
Antonyms
be clumsy
be crude
be vulgar
be inelegant
be uncouth
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser elegante
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ser elegante
Common in formal and fashion contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ser elegante
Used in both formal and social settings
Portugal
ser elegante
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
elegance is refusal
less is more
dress to impress
sophistication and style
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