What does “beautiful” mean?
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adjectivevery attractive or pleasant to look at, hear or experience
What a beautiful view!
Beautiful at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈbjutəfəl/ · BYOO-tuh-fuhl
How to use “beautiful” correctly
“Beautiful” is a strong word; “pretty” is softer. For men, “handsome” or “good-looking” is more usual.
Common phrases with “beautiful”
- beautiful day
- beautiful woman
- absolutely beautiful
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- lovely
- gorgeous
- pretty
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- ugly
Word family
- beauty
- beautifully
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