# elegant vs elegantly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### elegant
*adjective · IPA /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ · frequency rank #7,682*
Characterised by or exhibiting elegance; having grace, refinement, or tasteful simplicity.

### elegantly
*adverb · frequency rank #30,018*
Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.

## Source
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