What is another word for beautiful?

Pronunciation: [bjˈuːtɪfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "beautiful" is often used to describe something that is pleasing to the senses, but there are many synonyms that can be used to add variety to our language and descriptions. Some synonyms for beautiful include charming, elegant, gorgeous, stunning, pretty, lovely, radiant, picturesque, and alluring. Each word evokes a slightly different image and can be used to highlight different aspects of beauty. For example, stunning may emphasize a strong impact, while alluring may emphasize a subtle attraction. By incorporating synonyms into our writing and speech, we can add depth and nuance to our descriptions of things that are beautiful.

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What are the hypernyms for Beautiful?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for beautiful?

There are several antonyms for the word "beautiful." Some of the most common ones include ugly, unattractive, plain and unsightly. Whereas "beautiful" is used to describe something that is visually appealing or attractive, ugly means precisely the opposite, that is, something that is unpleasant to look at. Unattractive and plain suggest a lack of charm or beauty, whereas "unsightly" refers to something that is unpleasant to look at or aesthetically unappealing. Other antonyms for "beautiful" include hideous, repellent, repulsive, and grotesque. These words all describe things that are considered unattractive or repulsive.

What are the antonyms for Beautiful?

Usage examples for Beautiful

And yet how beautiful she looked to-night!
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
And what a beautiful school it was!
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
How beautiful Mignon's home is!
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester

Famous quotes with Beautiful

  • I know that people think I'm sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. It's wonderful to have sexy appeal. If you embrace it, it can be a very beautiful thing.
    Aaliyah
  • With Dick Smith there, and the words of Peter Shaffer... they've got to be the most beautiful descriptions in music ever written on film or in literature. And we could hear the music accompanying the words... What more can you ask for?
    F. Murray Abraham
  • It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between.
    Diane Ackerman
  • Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?
    Douglas Adams
  • I have no fear of being less beautiful, I've always been afraid of not being beautiful.
    Isabelle Adjani

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