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elegantly-presented

|el-e-gant-ly-pre-sent-ed|

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/ˈɛlɪɡəntli prɪˈzɛntɪd/

refined display

Etymology
Etymology Information

'elegantly-presented' originates from the combination of 'elegant' and 'presented'. 'Elegant' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'elegans', meaning 'tasteful'. 'Presented' comes from Latin 'praesentare', meaning 'to place before'.

Historical Evolution

'Elegans' transformed into the French word 'élégant', and eventually became the modern English word 'elegant'. 'Praesentare' transformed into the Old French 'presenter', and eventually became the modern English word 'present'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'elegant' meant 'tasteful or refined', and 'presented' meant 'to place before'. Over time, 'elegantly-presented' evolved to mean 'displayed in a refined and tasteful manner'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describes something that is displayed or arranged in a refined and tasteful manner.

The dinner was elegantly-presented, with each dish looking like a work of art.

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Last updated: 2025/05/18 19:57