beautiful

beau-ti-ful · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

  2. 2.

    Of a very high standard; excellent.

  3. 3.

    Used as a term of approval or appreciation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    beautiful mind — An exceptionally intelligent person.
  • •
    beautiful game — Soccer/football.
  • •
    beautiful people — Wealthy, fashionable people.
  • •
    black is beautiful — A slogan celebrating Black identity.

Related words

Antonyms: hideous, ugly, unattractive
See also: beauty, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty
Synonyms: attractive, gorgeous, lovely, stunning

Etymology

From Middle English beaute ("beauty") + -ful. "Beauty" comes from Old French beaute, from Latin bellus ("pretty, handsome").