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beautiful

[byoo-tuh-fuhl] / ˈbju tə fəl /




Usage

What are other ways to say beautiful? A person or thing that is beautiful has perfection of form, color, etc., or noble and spiritual qualities: a beautiful landscape, a beautiful woman. Handsome often implies stateliness or pleasing proportion and symmetry: a handsome man. That which is lovely is beautiful but in a warm and endearing way: a lovely smile. Pretty implies a moderate but noticeable beauty, emphasizing gracefulness or delicacy: a pretty flower.

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"As a family, the word 'heartbroken' doesn't come close to how we feel," her family said, adding that they wanted focus on "what a beautiful person she is".

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

“A magical, otherworldly journey that has led me to some beautiful friendships, projects and unlimited well of curiosity. When I paint each pair of candles, it feels like I’m imparting a piece of that magic.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

“It’s just sad, it’s just tragic, because that man had a beautiful family, and there’s other stories that aren’t told,” Rodriguez said.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

“It’s the most beautiful thing,” he said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

"Your Highnesses, beautiful princesses, there is nothing to be afraid of," Don Quixote assured them.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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