Beauty: meaning, definitions and examples
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beauty
[ ˈbjuːti ]
physical appearance
A combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.
Synonyms
attractiveness, loveliness, prettiness
Examples of usage
- Her beauty was admired by everyone at the party.
- The beauty of the sunset took their breath away.
quality of being pleasing
A combination of qualities that give pleasure to the mind or senses.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The beauty of the music brought tears to her eyes.
- The beauty of his words inspired the audience.
an excellent example
Something excellent of its kind.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hotel was a beauty, with its stunning architecture and luxurious rooms.
- That car is a real beauty, with its sleek design and powerful engine.
Translations
Translations of the word "beauty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 beleza
🇮🇳 सौंदर्य
🇩🇪 Schönheit
🇮🇩 keindahan
🇺🇦 краса
🇵🇱 piękno
🇯🇵 美しさ (utsukushisa)
🇫🇷 beauté
🇪🇸 belleza
🇹🇷 güzellik
🇰🇷 아름다움 (areumdaum)
🇸🇦 جمال (jamal)
🇨🇿 krása
🇸🇰 krása
🇨🇳 美丽 (měilì)
🇸🇮 lepota
🇮🇸 fegurð
🇰🇿 сұлулық (sūlūlyq)
🇬🇪 სილამაზე (silamaze)
🇦🇿 gözəllik
🇲🇽 belleza
Word origin
The word 'beauty' has its origins in Middle English, from the Anglo-French word 'beute' and the Old French word 'bealte', both meaning 'beauty, attractiveness'. The concept of beauty has been a subject of fascination and admiration throughout human history, with various cultures and societies celebrating different notions of beauty. Beauty is often associated with harmony, proportion, and grace, and has been a source of inspiration for artists, poets, and philosophers for centuries.
See also: beau.