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beautiful

/ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

ADJECTIVE

1. Attractive and possessing beauty

Having qualities of appearance, form, color, or character that delight the senses or inspire intellectual or emotional admiration.

1.1. Physical attractiveness of people

Describes people whose physical appearance, facial features, figure, or overall presence inspires admiration because of their attractiveness.

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  • She wore a beautiful dress to the gala that everyone admired.
  • The actress looked beautiful in the photographs.
  • Her beautiful features made her stand out in the crowd.

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1.2. Objects, art, clothing, and design

Describes objects, buildings, clothing, artwork, and designs that are visually pleasing because of their appearance, proportions, craftsmanship, or artistic qualities.

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  • The garden was filled with beautiful flowers in full bloom.
  • She wore a beautiful dress to the gala that everyone admired.
  • The artist created a beautiful design for the building.

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1.3. Natural scenery and landscapes

Describes landscapes, mountains, beaches, gardens, sunsets, flowers, and other natural features that inspire admiration through their visual qualities.

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  • The sunset over the ocean was incredibly beautiful.
  • The garden was filled with beautiful flowers in full bloom.
  • The mountain landscape looked beautiful in the morning light.

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1.4. General aesthetic appeal

Describes something that is pleasing, attractive, or admirable in its overall appearance without specifying a particular type of person or object.

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  • The sunset over the ocean was incredibly beautiful.
  • The garden was filled with beautiful flowers in full bloom.

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ADJECTIVE

2. Pleasant or clear weather

Describing weather or a day characterized by pleasant, agreeable, or clear atmospheric conditions, often suitable for outdoor activities.

2.1. Clear and enjoyable weather

Used informally to describe weather with sunshine, clear skies, comfortable temperatures, or other favorable outdoor conditions.

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  • They enjoyed a beautiful day at the park, surrounded by nature.
  • It was a beautiful morning for a walk along the beach.
  • We had beautiful weather throughout our vacation.

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ADJECTIVE

3. Well executed or skillfully performed

Describing an action, performance, piece of work, or result that is carried out with exceptional skill, precision, effectiveness, or aesthetic quality.

3.1. Handwriting and artistic execution

Used to praise handwriting, drawings, paintings, or other creative work that demonstrates attractive form, precision, or artistic skill.

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  • awkward
  • clumsy
  • poor
  • sloppy
  • unskillful
  • inelegant
  • flawed
  • amateurish
  • rough
  • mediocre

Examples

  • His beautiful handwriting made the note even more special.
  • The artist produced a beautiful drawing with delicate lines.
  • She created a beautiful illustration for the book.

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3.2. Sports and physical performance

Used to praise an action or performance that is executed with precision, grace, timing, or exceptional technical ability.

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  • poor
  • bad
  • awkward
  • clumsy
  • inept
  • flawed
  • mediocre
  • sloppy
  • unsatisfactory
  • disastrous

Examples

  • That was a beautiful shot in the final minute of the game.
  • The dancer made a beautiful turn across the stage.
  • The goalkeeper made a beautiful save during the match.

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3.3. Plans, solutions, and successful outcomes

Used figuratively to describe an effective solution, elegant plan, successful outcome, or arrangement that demonstrates ingenuity and works particularly well.

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  • poor
  • ineffective
  • unsuccessful
  • flawed
  • defective
  • mediocre
  • inferior
  • unsatisfactory
  • inelegant
  • clumsy
  • disastrous

Examples

  • The team came up with a beautiful solution to a difficult problem.
  • The architect developed a beautiful plan that combined function and simplicity.
  • The project was completed with a beautiful result.

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NOUN

4. A person who is beautiful

A person regarded as physically attractive or possessing qualities of beauty; the word can also be used affectionately as a term of address.

4.1. A person admired for physical beauty

Used as a noun to refer to someone considered exceptionally attractive, especially when physical appearance is the main focus.

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  • beauty
  • stunner
  • knockout
  • looker
  • gorgeous person
  • attractive person
  • lovely person

Examples

  • She was considered a beauty in her hometown.
  • The film featured several famous beauties of the era.

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4.2. Affectionate term of address

Used informally to address someone affectionately or admiringly, often emphasizing attractiveness, warmth, or fondness.

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  • Good morning, beautiful.
  • You look wonderful today, beautiful.

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