elegant-fingered
|el-e-gant-fin-gered|
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/ˈɛlɪɡənt ˈfɪŋɡərd/
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/ˈɛlɪɡənt ˈfɪŋɡəd/
graceful hands
Etymology
'elegant-fingered' is a compound word formed from 'elegant' and 'fingered'. 'Elegant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'elegans', meaning 'tasteful' or 'refined'. 'Fingered' is derived from Old English 'finger', meaning 'digit'.
'Elegant' evolved from the Latin 'elegans' through Old French 'elegant', while 'fingered' remained largely unchanged from Old English 'finger'.
Initially, 'elegant' meant 'tasteful' or 'refined', and 'fingered' referred to the digits of the hand. Together, they describe someone with refined or skillful hands.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having graceful and refined fingers, often used to describe someone with dexterous or skillful hands.
The pianist was known for her elegant-fingered technique.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 16:01