beautiful — having beauty; pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having beauty; pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbjuːtɪfl/
Example Sentences
- My mom says I'm beautiful, but my mirror has trust issues.
- The sunrise over the mountain was absolutely beautiful.
- She has a beautiful voice that could make angels jealous.
beautiful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbjuːtɪfl/]
having beauty; pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'beautiful', derived from Old French 'beau' (beautiful, handsome) combined with the suffix '-ful' (full of). The French 'beau' ultimately comes from Latin 'bellus' meaning handsome or fair.
Breakdown
beau (beautiful, from Old French) + -ful (full of, possessing the quality of) = beautiful (full of beauty, pleasing to the senses)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom says I'm beautiful, but my mirror has trust issues.”
“The sunrise over the mountain was absolutely beautiful.”
“She has a beautiful voice that could make angels jealous.”
“His cooking is so beautiful, even the smoke detector cheers.”
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