1. plural of elegance; the quality of being elegant, refined, or graceful in appearance, manner, or style
Usage: typically used in formal or literary contexts; often refers to multiple instances or types of elegance
2. plural of elegance; things that are elegant or refined; elegant details or features
Usage: refers to elegant objects, gestures, or expressions

Examples

• The ballroom was decorated with many elegances, from crystal chandeliers to silk drapes.
• She moved with the elegances of a trained dancer.
• The architect incorporated several elegances into the building's design.
• The novel's prose displayed numerous elegances of language and style.
• Their home reflected the elegances of classical interior design.
• The ceremony was marked by elegances both in dress and in protocol.