picturesque — visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪktʃərˌesk/
Example Sentences
- The café was so picturesque that every customer became an Instagram photographer.
- We drove through the picturesque mountain roads to reach the resort.
- Her grandmother's picturesque garden was featured in a home magazine.
picturesque
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɪktʃərˌesk/]
visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style
The tiny fishing village looked absolutely picturesque under the golden sunset.
At her desk, picturesque turns grotesque!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'pittoresque,' derived from Italian 'pittoresco' meaning 'in the manner of a painter.' This comes from Italian 'pittore' (painter), which originates from Latin 'pictor' (painter).
Breakdown
pictur- (from Latin pictor, painter) + -esque (French suffix meaning 'in the manner of' or 'resembling') = picturesque (resembling or suitable for a painting)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The café was so picturesque that every customer became an Instagram photographer.”
“We drove through the picturesque mountain roads to reach the resort.”
“Her grandmother's picturesque garden was featured in a home magazine.”
“The picturesque ruins attracted tourists who spent more time taking selfies than learning history.”
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