touch of elegance
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3.8
- noun
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toque de elegancia
- Crisp-tender thin green beans add a touch of elegance to a basic stir-fry.
- add a touch of elegance
Examples
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Its brown or black leather straps have gold folding clasps to add an additional touch of elegance and improve its beauty.
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"A touch of elegance."
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Adds a touch of elegance to the room.
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A functional space with a touch of elegance.
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These little touches of elegance.
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The 3rd may bring a touch of elegance and class to any clothing dress.
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The small string sections add a touch of elegance to this harsher song.
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One way to add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe is with Italian luxury handbags.
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Pearl accessories added a touch of elegance to her outfit for the gala.
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The designer's new collection features pieces that have a touch of elegance and uniqueness.
Synonyms
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3.5
A graceful, stylish way of looking or behaving that shows good taste
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3.0
A small extra detail that makes something look or feel better
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3.4
A last small detail that makes something look or feel complete
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3.8
A small extra detail that makes something feel nicer
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4.4
A neat, elegant appearance that shows attention to detail
Antonyms
How Elegant
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a small detail that enhances beauty' is directly and compositionally derived from 'touch' (a small or subtle addition) plus 'elegance' (refined beauty), with 'of' functioning as a simple linker. This noun phrase follows a common and cross-linguistic pattern (e.g., 'a touch of X') that a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily interpret.
Etymology
Touch of elegance comes from the image of someone adding a small, careful touch—like a final brush stroke, a ribbon or a gold trim—that gives an object a little extra elegance. So it means a small detail or addition that makes something look more beautiful or stylish.