beauty

beau-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A combination of qualities that pleases the senses or mind.

  2. 2.

    A beautiful woman.

  3. 3.

    An excellent example of something.

  4. 4.

    A pleasing feature or advantage.

Forms

plural: beauties

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    beauty is in the eye of the beholder — Perception of beauty is subjective.
  • •
    beauty sleep — Rest considered necessary for good looks.
  • •
    beauty is only skin deep — Character matters more than appearance.
  • •
    beauty queen — A winner of a beauty contest.
  • •
    beauty spot — A mole or small mark considered attractive; a scenic place.
  • •
    inner beauty — Qualities of character rather than appearance.
  • •
    age before beauty — Humorous phrase offering precedence.

Related words

Antonyms: homeliness, ugliness
See also: attractive, beautiful, charm, elegance
Synonyms: attractiveness, charm, elegance, loveliness

Etymology

From Old French beaute ("beauty, seductiveness"), from Vulgar Latin bellitas, from Latin bellus ("beautiful, fine").