The meaning of BEAUTIFUL is having qualities of beauty : exciting aesthetic pleasure.

If you say that someone is beautiful, you are implying that they are nicer to look at than if you said they were attractive, good-looking, handsome, or pretty. If you say that someone is gorgeous or stunning, …

(Definition of beautiful from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

BEAUTIFUL definition: having beauty; possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.; delighting the senses or mind.

Discover everything about the word "BEAUTIFUL" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

Sep 8, 2025 · What’s the difference between "beautiful" and "pretty"? "Pretty" usually refers to a delicate or charming appearance, while "beautiful" carries a deeper or more powerful sense of admiration.

The adjective beautiful describes a thing that is pleasing to the senses. A field of wildflowers, a colorful sunset, and an abstract sculpture could all be considered beautiful.

Some common synonyms of beautiful are comely, fair, handsome, lovely, and pretty. While all these words mean "exciting sensuous or aesthetic pleasure," beautiful applies to whatever excites the …

beautiful When used of a person, it usually describes a woman, girl, or small child.

(Definition of beautiful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)