Meaning & use
Elegantly
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In a graceful, stylish, and refined manner.
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She was dressed elegantly for the gala in a simple black gown.
The proof solves the problem elegantly, using only a few lines of algebra.
A note on using this word
In mathematics and science, 'elegantly' describes a solution that is not just correct but pleasingly simple and efficient.
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