Picturesque

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪktʃərˌɛsk/

Definitions of picturesque

adjective Attractive in appearance, especially in an quaint or charming way

Example Sentences

A1 The small village was very picturesque with colorful houses and a peaceful atmosphere.

A2 We went on a hike and found a picturesque spot overlooking the valley below.

B1 The artist painted a picturesque scene of a sunset over the ocean.

B2 The town square was filled with picturesque cafes and shops, perfect for a leisurely afternoon.

C1 The picturesque countryside was dotted with charming cottages and rolling hills.

C2 The ancient castle on the hilltop provided a picturesque backdrop for the wedding ceremony.

Examples of picturesque in a Sentence

formal The village is known for its picturesque scenery, with charming cottages and rolling hills.

informal Wow, that town is so picturesque with all the colorful buildings and flowers everywhere.

slang That beach is totally picturesque, like something out of a postcard.

figurative Her words painted a picturesque image of the bustling city in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of picturesque

• past tense: pictured
• plural: picturesques
• comparative: more picturesque
• superlative: most picturesque
• present tense: picture
• future tense: will picturesque
• perfect tense: have pictured
• continuous tense: is picturing
• singular: picturesque
• positive degree: picturesque
• infinitive: to picture
• gerund: picturing
• participle: picturing

Origin and Evolution of picturesque

First Known Use: 1703 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'picturesque' originated from the French word 'pittoresque' which was derived from the Italian word 'pittoresco' meaning 'in the manner of a painter'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a scene or view that resembled a painting, the word 'picturesque' has evolved to also mean charming or quaint in a visually pleasing way.