Beauty Standards

adjective describing something that does not show the effects of aging; eternal or timeless

• The painting captured the ageless beauty of the landscape.
• She seems to have an ageless charm that never fades.
• That car is totally ageless, dude!
• His wisdom is truly ageless, transcending generations.

noun a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight

adjective beautiful; possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.

adverb beautifully; in a way that gives great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear, think about, etc.

• The beauty of the sunset was truly breathtaking.
• Wow, that sunset was so beautiful!
• That sunset was straight fire, so much beauty!
• Her kindness is the true beauty of her character.

noun a substance or preparation used to enhance the appearance of the face or body

• The cosmetics industry is constantly evolving with new products and trends.
• I love trying out different cosmetics to see which ones work best for me.
• She's always got her face beat with the latest cosmetics.
• Using cosmetics to cover up the flaws in her life only provided temporary relief.

noun the physical attractiveness of a person

adjective describing the quality of being attractive or pleasing to the eye

• Her good looks and charming personality helped her excel in the modeling industry.
• Wow, your good looks are really turning heads today!
• Dang, that guy's got some serious good looks!
• His good looks were like a magnet, drawing people towards him wherever he went.

noun the branch of surgery dealing with the repair or replacement of malformed, injured, or lost organs or tissues of the body, chiefly by the transplant of living tissues

• Plastic surgery is a branch of medicine that specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.
• Have you ever considered getting plastic surgery to enhance your appearance?
• Some people think getting work done is the key to looking flawless, but I'm not sure about plastic surgery.
• Making drastic changes to a company's structure is like performing plastic surgery on a business.

adjective having the grace, pose, or proportions of a statue

• The statuesque woman stood tall and elegant at the gala event.
• Wow, she's so statuesque, like a model or something.
• She's got that statuesque vibe that turns heads wherever she goes.
• His leadership style was statuesque, commanding respect from all who worked with him.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'ugly' describes a noun or pronoun as unpleasant or unattractive

• The painting was criticized for its ugly color scheme.
• I can't believe you bought that ugly sweater.
• Those shoes are so ugly, they're straight up fugly.
• His behavior towards her was as ugly as his words.

adjective having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as grace, beauty, or gentleness

• She carried herself with a grace and poise that was undeniably womanly.
• Her womanly intuition told her that something was not right.
• She was rocking that womanly confidence.
• The mountains stood tall and womanly against the horizon.

noun a term used to describe someone who pretends to be black or of a different race for personal gain or attention

• The act of blackfishing involves a person pretending to be Black when they are not.
• I can't believe she's blackfishing on social media, it's so obvious she's not actually Black.
• She's totally blackfishing on her Instagram, it's ridiculous.
• His attempt at blackfishing was like a poorly executed disguise that fooled no one.

adjective having well-shaped buttocks

• The callipygian statue was a masterpiece of classical art.
• She's known for her callipygian figure.
• Check out that callipygian booty!
• His callipygian writing style is a joy to read.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• It is important to remember that beauty is only skin deep, and true value lies within a person's character.
• Don't be fooled by appearances, beauty is only skin deep after all.
• Don't judge a book by its cover, beauty is only skin deep.
• Just like an iceberg, beauty is only skin deep while the real substance lies beneath the surface.