Beautiful

Pronunciation: /ˈbjutəfəl/

Definitions of beautiful

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'beautiful' describes a noun or pronoun as having qualities that give pleasure to the senses or mind.

Example Sentences

A1 She has a beautiful smile.

A2 The flowers in the garden are beautiful.

B1 The sunset over the ocean was truly beautiful.

B2 The architecture in this city is incredibly beautiful.

C1 The artwork in the museum is absolutely beautiful.

C2 The symphony orchestra's performance was breathtakingly beautiful.

Examples of beautiful in a Sentence

formal The garden was filled with beautiful flowers of various colors.

informal Wow, that sunset was so beautiful!

slang That new dress is looking so beautiful on you!

figurative Her voice was like a beautiful melody that soothed my soul.

Grammatical Forms of beautiful

• past tense: beautified
• plural: beautifuls
• comparative: more beautiful
• superlative: most beautiful
• present tense: beautifies
• future tense: will beautify
• perfect tense: has beautified
• continuous tense: is beautifying
• singular: beautiful
• positive degree: beautiful
• infinitive: to beautify
• gerund: beautifying
• participle: beautiful

Origin and Evolution of beautiful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'beautiful' originated from the Middle English word 'bewteful' which was derived from the Old French word 'bealte', ultimately stemming from the Latin word 'bellus' meaning 'pretty' or 'handsome'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beautiful' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just physical appearance, now often used to describe anything that pleases the senses or the mind.