Soigné

Soigné

swänˈyā

Adjective

  • Dressed very elegantly; well groomed.

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Example Sentences

“Matthew was soigné and arrived early for his date with Lucy.”

“In the old photographs of his grandparents’ wedding, everyone was soigné in the vintage fashions.”

“The soldiers were soigné in their dress uniforms for the parade.”

Word Origin

French, early 19th century

Why this word?

“Soigné” comes from the past participle of the French verb “soigner,” meaning “to take care of.” In English, we use this adjective to describe someone who has taken great care with their appearance. They are well groomed and stylish. Similar adjectives include “dapper,” “elegant,” “chic,” “smart,” or if you’re in a younger demographic, “snatched.”

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