Definition of Beautiful
Quick Meaning of Beautiful
Something that looks very attractive and pleasant to see.
Detailed Definition of Beautiful
pleasing to the eye; attractive and aesthetically good-looking
How to Pronounce Beautiful
Stress pattern: Ooo (3-syllable word).
Tip: Two syllables with stress on the first: BEW-ti-ful. The 'eau' sounds like 'oo'.
Watch out: Mispronounced as two syllables (BUTE-ful) instead of three; the middle syllable should not be dropped.
Origin and Etymology of Beautiful
From Old French beau (handsome) + -iful suffix meaning full of.
How to Use Beautiful in a Sentence
Each example shows “beautiful” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“The sunset over the ocean was absolutely beautiful.”
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“She wore a beautiful dress to the wedding.”
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“The garden with its flowers is a beautiful sight.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Beautiful
Common Synonyms for Beautiful
Smart Synonyms for Beautiful — When to Use Each
- gorgeous
- when emphasizing stunning visual impact
- lovely
- for warm emotional appeal in addition to looks
Antonyms of Beautiful
Common Collocations with Beautiful
These phrases pair with “beautiful” in everyday English:
- beautiful day
- beautiful view
- beautiful weather
Common Mistakes When Using Beautiful
Even fluent speakers slip up with “beautiful”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: The landscape was very very beautiful.
- ✓ Correct: The landscape was absolutely beautiful.
- Why: Avoid repetition; use intensifiers like 'absolutely' or 'truly' instead.
- ✗ Wrong: She has a beautiful face and beautiful hands.
- ✓ Correct: She has a beautiful face and hands.
- Why: Avoid repetition of the adjective; apply once to parallel nouns.
Other Forms of Beautiful
- Noun: beauty
- Adjective: beautiful
- Adverb: beautifully
Frequently Asked Questions About Beautiful
What is the meaning of "Beautiful"?
Something that looks very attractive and pleasant to see.
How do you pronounce "Beautiful"?
The IPA is /ˈbjuːtɪfl/. Two syllables with stress on the first: BEW-ti-ful. The 'eau' sounds like 'oo'.
What part of speech is "Beautiful"?
"Beautiful" is an adjective at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Beautiful"?
Common synonyms include attractive, lovely, pretty.
How do you use "Beautiful" in a sentence?
For example: "The sunset over the ocean was absolutely beautiful."