Pulchritude: meaning, definitions and examples
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pulchritude
[ หpสlkrษชหtjuหd ]
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:
๐ต๐น beleza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคฆเคฐเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Schรถnheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ keindahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะฐัะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ piฤkno
๐ฏ๐ต ็พใใ
๐ซ๐ท beautรฉ
๐ช๐ธ belleza
๐น๐ท gรผzellik
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆ๋ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌู ุงู
๐จ๐ฟ krรกsa
๐ธ๐ฐ krรกsa
๐จ๐ณ ็พไธฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ lepota
๐ฎ๐ธ fegurรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะฐััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรถzษllik
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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