Beautiful
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/
Definitions
possessing qualities that give great pleasure to the senses or the mind; pleasing aesthetically
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/
Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically
She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
💡 Simply: Very pretty or attractive
More Examples
The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
How It's Used
"The painting was a beautiful example of Impressionism."
"The sunset was absolutely beautiful."
Idioms & expressions
a thing of beauty
Something extremely beautiful and pleasing.
"The old castle is a thing of beauty."
From Middle English beautevous, from Old French bel (beautiful) + -ous (full of). The word's evolution reflects a long history of associating beauty with goodness and desirability.
While the word's core meaning has remained consistent, its usage in historical texts often carried connotations of moral goodness and virtue, reflecting prevailing cultural values.
Memory tip
Think of a beautiful sunrise; it's visually pleasing.