beauty
133
2.3
- noun
- /ˈbjuːti/
- She is often praised as a beauty for her elegant style and graceful presence.
Examples
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The light of the North reminds us of the beauty within us and all around us.
Fiction book (1993) -
I mean, that is a beauty, an absolute beauty.
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And then we've got beauty, food and style.
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The majesty of Sri Lanka's ancient monuments and the natural beauty of its tropical setting are legendary.
Academic text (2002) -
The handsome teenager was definitely his mother's son, her beauty transformed into a young man's clear, resolute features.
Fiction book (1994) -
The painting is a true beauty, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate details.
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These vintage cars are considered beauties, admired for their craftsmanship and design.
Synonyms
260
1.0
A place or thing that is very surprising and beautiful
20
8.8
A very impressive example of something, like a car or goal
6
6.2
Something very beautiful or impressive to see
4
6.7
A very attractive woman who people notice
1
3.5
A very beautiful view that makes you feel amazed
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
4
6.5
Different people think different things are beautiful
A joke that people look more attractive after drinking alcohol
Compounds
- Literature
18
3.5
A fairy tale princess who falls into a deep sleep until a prince wakes her with a kiss
- US
11
1.3
A place where hairdressers cut and style hair and give treatments for skin and nails
- Literature
4
3.7
A person who sleeps very deeply or a thing that looks very beautiful but is not active
1
4.3
A wild, natural look often seen in landscapes like mountains or in people with strong features
- Specialized
1
8.0
A rare brain disorder that causes repeated long sleep periods with confusion and problems with thinking
1
7.8
A small North American plant with two thick leaves, pink or white flowers, and a small edible underground bulb
1
3.6
A person who loves trying makeup and skin care products and following new trends
1
9.1
A wildflower from North America with pink to purple flowers that grows in wet meadows
- Specialized
1
9.9
A tiny particle with a small negative charge that is much heavier than an electron
A small plant with slender leaves and pink flowers that blooms in early spring
- Specialized
A group of plants with bright flowers that includes trees, shrubs, and garden herbs
- US
A bright gold and black fish that lives on coral reefs from the Caribbean to Brazil
A small wild plant that comes back every year with low thick leaves and small white flowers with pink edges
How Remarkable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Beauty is the same root as beautiful and comes from the Latin bellus meaning 'pretty', so when people call a thing a 'beauty' they mean it is a very pleasing or excellent example.