All 3 Uses of
elegant
in
Dubliners
- Jimmy, whose imagination was kindling, conceived the lively youth of the Frenchmen twined elegantly upon the firm framework of the Englishman's manner.†
Chpt 5 *
- For the first time his soul revolted against the dull inelegance of Capel Street.†
Chpt 8
- The poor lady sang Killarney in a bodiless gasping voice, with all the old-fashioned mannerisms of intonation and pronunciation which she believed lent elegance to her singing.†
Chpt 13
Definition:
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(elegant as in: an elegant gown) refined and tasteful in appearance, behavior or style