Beautiful

Definition

Beautiful is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is aesthetically pleasing, attractive, or delightful to the senses or the mind.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
• Respelling: BYOO-tuh-fuhl

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
• Respelling: BYOO-tuh-fuhl

Etymology

The word "beautiful" originates from the Old French "bealte" (beauty), from "beau" (fair or handsome) combined with the suffix "-ful," meaning "full of." The term evolved in the English language to describe things that inspire admiration or delight through their appearance or nature.

Derivatives

• Beauty (noun)
• Beautifully (adverb)
• Beautify (verb)
• Beautification (noun)
• Beautifier (noun)

Synonyms

• Attractive
• Lovely
• Gorgeous

Antonyms

• Ugly
• Unattractive
• Plain

Usage

The term "beautiful" is commonly used to describe people, objects, scenes, and experiences that are visually or emotionally appealing. For example, "She wore a beautiful dress," or "The sunset was truly beautiful."

Related Terms

• Elegant: Graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
• Charming: Pleasant or attractive, often in a graceful or endearing way.
• Picturesque: Visually attractive, often in a quaint or charming way.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Pleasing to the senses or mind: Refers to qualities that inspire admiration due to their aesthetic or emotional appeal.
  • Example: "The artwork was beautiful and captured the attention of everyone in the room."
• Having qualities that delight the mind or spirit: Describes something that brings joy or satisfaction through its appearance or nature.
  • Example: "The landscape was so beautiful that it left her speechless."