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Pulchritude: meaning, definitions and examples

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pulchritude

 

[ หˆpสŒlkrษชหŒtjuหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beauty, aesthetics

Pulchritude refers to physical beauty or attractiveness. It is often used in a more formal or literary context when discussing someone's appearance or the aesthetic quality of objects and landscapes. The term underscores the idea of beauty in a profound and elegant manner, often invoking a sense of admiration. It highlights not just superficial attractiveness, but a deeper appreciation of beauty itself.

Synonyms

allure, attractiveness, beauty, loveliness

Examples of usage

  • The pulchritude of the landscape left us speechless.
  • She was known for her pulchritude, captivating everyone around her.
  • The poet wrote about the pulchritude of nature.
  • Art is a celebration of pulchritude in various forms.

Translations

Translations of the word "pulchritude" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น beleza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅŒเค‚เคฆเคฐเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรถnheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keindahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐัะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piฤ™kno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŽใ—ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท beautรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ belleza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผzellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฆ„๋‹ค์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู…ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกsa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกsa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽไธฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lepota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fegurรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะฐัั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzษ™llik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ belleza

Etymology

The word 'pulchritude' originates from the Latin term 'pulchritudo', which means beauty. This Latin term itself is derived from 'pulcher', meaning beautiful. 'Pulchritude' made its way into English in the late 14th century, initially used in literary works to describe physical beauty and elegance. Over the centuries, while its usage has primarily remained in poetic and scholarly contexts, the term carries a weight of appreciation for aesthetics that transcends mere looks. Its rarity in everyday conversation adds to its charm, often evoking a sense of refined or classical beauty when referenced.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,028, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.