Elegánsabbá

Elegánsabbá is a Hungarian inflected form derived from the adjective elegáns (elegant) with the comparative suffix -abb and the suffix -á that marks a transformation into a state. It functions as a state-changing form used with verbs such as válni (to become) or tenni (to make). In other words, elegánsabbá denotes the result of making something more elegant or of becoming more elegant. It is not a standalone adjective; it appears in verb phrases that describe a transformation.

Morphology and usage context. The form combines the base adjective with the comparative degree and the state-indicating suffix to express “into a more elegant state.” It is commonly used with verbs of change, most often vált form (to become) or tette/teszi (to make). For example, A ruha elegánsabbá vált (The dress became more elegant) or A stylist elegánsabbá tette a ruhát (The stylist made the dress more elegant). The construction is typical in descriptive or stylistic Hungarian, particularly in fashion, design, interior styling, or etiquette discussions where emphasis is on the resulting elegance.

Translation and nuance. A direct translation depends on the surrounding verb: “to become more elegant” or “to make something more elegant.” The nuance centers on transformation toward a higher level of elegance, rather than a simple comparative attribute. The form is widely understood in standard Hungarian and is appropriate in neutral to formal prose.