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Picturesquely - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Picturesquely means in a visually attractive or charming way, often resembling a painting or scene. It describes something that is pleasing to the eye, with natural beauty or artistic quality.

picturesquely

/ˈpɪktʃərəskli/ /ˈpɪktʃərəskli/

Definition:

In a visually attractive or charming manner, like a picture.

Synonyms:

Scenically, beautifully, charmingly, vividly, attractively

Part of Speech:

Adverb

Antonyms:

Unattractively, drably

Common Collocations:

Picturesquely situated, picturesquely described, picturesquely adorned

Derivatives:

Picturesque, picturesqueness

Usage Tips:

Use to describe scenes or descriptions that are visually pleasing and artistically composed.

Common Phrases:

Paint a picturesque picture, picturesquely quaint, picturesquely rustic

Etymology:

Derived from 'picturesque,' from French 'pittoresque,' influenced by Italian 'pittoresco,' meaning 'in the manner of a painter.'

Examples:

  • 1. The village nestled picturesquely among the rolling hills.
  • 2. She described the sunset so picturesquely that I could almost see it.
  • 3. The old cottage stood picturesquely by the riverbank.
  • 4. The town is picturesquely decorated during the holiday season.

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