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elegance
A quality characterized by a tasteful, graceful, and stylish appearance, movement, or form. It describes a kind of beauty that is not overloaded, but harmonious and refined.
Sie bewegte sich mit der Eleganz einer Tänzerin.
She moved with the elegance of a dancer.
The noun 'die Eleganz' (elegance) is derived directly from the adjective 'elegant' (elegant). If you know the adjective, you can easily infer the meaning of the noun.
Das neue Gebäude besticht durch seine schlichte Eleganz.
The new building impresses with its simple elegance.
'Eleganz' (elegance) is often used with a genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/from) to describe what exactly is elegant. This structure helps assign the quality to an object or an action.
Die Eleganz ihrer Bewegungen war faszinierend.
The elegance of her movements was fascinating.
The word 'Eleganz' (elegance) belongs to an elevated or more formal style of language. It is used to emphasize a special kind of beauty and style.
Die Einrichtung des Hotels strahlt eine zeitlose Eleganz aus.
The hotel's interior radiates timeless elegance.
In connection with appearance and style, 'Eleganz' (elegance) is often combined with adjectives such as 'schlicht' (simple/understated), 'klassisch' (classic), or 'zeitlos' (timeless). Typical verbs are 'Eleganz besitzen' (to possess elegance) or 'Eleganz ausstrahlen' (to radiate elegance).
Ihr Outfit hatte eine klassische Eleganz.
Her outfit had a classic elegance.
You will find the meaning of a 'simple and ingenious solution' almost exclusively in scientific or technical contexts. Watch for words like 'Formel' (formula), 'Beweis' (proof), 'Code' (code), or 'Lösung' (solution).
Die Eleganz dieses Algorithmus liegt in seiner Einfachheit.
The elegance of this algorithm lies in its simplicity.
style
'Stil' and 'Eleganz' can both sound positive when something seems beautiful, appropriate, or tasteful. But 'Stil' describes the way something is designed, done, or presented. This style can be elegant, but also sporty, simple, or striking. 'Eleganz' is a particular quality: something appears harmonious, refined, and not overloaded. For solutions or methods, too, 'Eleganz' can mean that something is done in a simple and clever way. The words can be confused because 'stilvoll' (stylish / tasteful) is often close to 'elegant'. 'Stil' is the way something is done; 'Eleganz' is one possible effect of that way.
Die Eleganz der Lösung liegt darin, dass sie mit nur zwei Schritten funktioniert.
The elegance of the solution lies in the fact that it works in just two steps.
Der Kunde sucht ein Hotel mit modernem Stil.
The customer is looking for a hotel with a modern style.