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sprezzatura

[sprets-uh-toor-uh]

noun:

seemingly effortless stylishness

Explanation

Sprezzatura is a kind of grace where skill and style appear to come easily. But don't be fooled; looking effortlessly stylish might actually take a lot of work! The idea was popularized in Baldassare Castiglione's The Book of the Courtier, which stressed that sprezzatura is essential at a royal court. Curtsy or bow when you've mastered this word!

Example: The handsome actor had a certain sprezzatura that captivated everyone at the gala.

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