Beauteous

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈbjutiəs/

Definitions of beauteous

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, often used to describe beauty or attractiveness

Example Sentences

A1 The flower is beauteous.

A2 She wore a beauteous dress to the party.

B1 The beauteous landscape took my breath away.

B2 The beauteous sunset painted the sky in hues of pink and orange.

C1 The beauteous architecture of the cathedral was a sight to behold.

C2 The beauteous melody of the symphony filled the concert hall with emotion.

Examples of beauteous in a Sentence

formal The beauteous landscape was a sight to behold.

informal Wow, that sunset was so beauteous!

slang That beauteous dress is fire!

figurative Her beauteous voice was music to my ears.

Grammatical Forms of beauteous

past tense

was

plural

beauteous

comparative

more beauteous

superlative

most beauteous

present tense

is

future tense

will be

perfect tense

has been

continuous tense

being beauteous

singular

beauteous

positive degree

beauteous

infinitive

to be beauteous

gerund

being beauteous

participle

beauteous

Origin and Evolution of beauteous

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'beauteous' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'bealte', which comes from the Latin word 'bellus' meaning beautiful.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'beauteous' has retained its original meaning of 'beautiful' and is still used in modern English to describe something aesthetically pleasing.