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soigne

[swahn-yey; Fr. swa-nyey]

soi·gné

[swahn-yey; Fr. swa-nyey]
adjective
1.
carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed.
Also, soi·gnée.


Origin:
1915–20; < French, past participle of soigner to take care of < Germanic (compare Old Saxon sunnea care, concern)
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Soigne is always a great word to know.
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soigne

adjective
polished and well-groomed; showing sophisticated elegance 
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