soi·gné adjective orsoi·gnée\(ˈ)swän|yā\ Etymology: French, from past participle of soigner to take care of, from Medieval Latin soniare 1.: taken care of painstakingly : elegantly maintained : modish < a soigné restaurant > < simple but soignée dresses of black crêpe — New Yorker > 2.: dressed with great care and elegance : well-groomed, sleek < she was soignée in a platinum mink stole — Time >