adjective
beautiful
Giving great pleasure through appearance or other qualities.
The garden offers a beautiful view of flowers beside the lake.
Etymology
The ending describes something as characterized by beauty. Its scope extends beyond visible attractiveness to other qualities capable of giving pleasure or admiration.
More examples
- She sings with a beautiful clear voice.
- It was a beautiful act of generosity.
- The carpenter restores the cabinet's beautiful wooden finish.
Similar words
- lovely
- Often expresses warmth or delight rather than striking beauty.
- attractive
- Can indicate appeal without such strong aesthetic pleasure.