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elegantly

[/ˈɛlɪɡəntli/]
adverb
elegantemente
1. In a manner that is graceful, refined, and stylish
She dressed elegantly for the gala.
Ela se vestiu elegantemente para a gala.
2. In a way that is simple, effective, and clever
The mathematician solved the problem elegantly.
O matemático resolveu o problema elegantemente.
3. With dignified and sophisticated manner
He elegantly handled the difficult situation.
Ele lidou elegantemente com a situação difícil.
Synonyms
gracefullystylishlysophisticatedlyrefinedlytastefully
Antonyms
clumsilyawkwardlyinelegantlyrudelycrudely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elegantemente
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
elegantemente
Common in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
elegantemente
Used in both formal and casual contexts
Portugal
elegantemente
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

dress elegantly
elegantly solved
elegantly put
elegantly designed
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