elegantly-presented
|el-e-gant-ly-pre-sent-ed|
/ˈɛlɪɡəntli prɪˈzɛntɪd/
refined display
Etymology
'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'.
'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'.
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
