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Beautiful - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Beautiful describes something that pleases the senses or mind through harmony, grace, or elegance. It is often used to express admiration for people, nature, art, or ideas.

beautiful

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)l/

Definition:

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically; possessing qualities that delight or charm.

Synonyms:

Gorgeous, lovely, stunning, attractive, pretty

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Ugly, unattractive

Common Collocations:

Beautiful day, beautiful woman, beautiful scenery, beautiful voice, beautiful smile

Derivatives:

Beautifully, beautify

Usage Tips:

Use "beautiful" to describe things that are visually or emotionally pleasing; avoid overuse in formal writing.

Common Phrases:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, picture-perfect beauty, inner beauty

Etymology:

From Middle English "beaute" (beauty) + suffix "-ful," meaning "full of beauty."

Examples:

  • 1. The sunset was incredibly beautiful tonight.
  • 2. She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
  • 3. The garden looks beautiful in springtime.
  • 4. He has a beautiful singing voice.

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