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Picturesque - English meaning

Picturesque – definitions in English dictionary

adjective

(of a place or building) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.

Usage examples:

Ruined abbeys and picturesque villages

Synonims:

AttractivePrettyBeautifulLovelyScenicCharmingQuaintPleasingDelightfulRomantic

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Picturesque: translate from English into Chinese

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如画, 独特的

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Pittoreske, Schilderachtig, Levendig, Beeldend

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Pittoresque

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Malerisch, Pittoresk, Bildhaft, Anschaulich

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सुरम्य, चित्रात्मक, प्रकृतिमनोहर, अनोखा, निराला, चित्रमय, रसात्मक, स्पष्ट

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Pittoresco

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그림 같은

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Живописный, Колоритный, Картинный, Образный, Яркий

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Pintoresco, Típico, Gráfico

Word origin

early 18th century: from French pittoresque, from Italian pittoresco, from pittore ‘painter’ (from Latin pictor ). The change from -tt- to -ct- was due to association with picture.

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Picturesque – similar words

picturesqueness

noun

(especially of a place) the quality of being attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way

Usage examples:

Several of the lakes are celebrated for the picturesqueness of their surrounding scenery., the froz…
Picturesqueness - all meanings in English

picturesquely

adverb

(especially of a place) in an attractive way, especially when this is old-fashioned

Usage examples:

It's a delightful inn, picturesquely situated on the union canal., black and white houses are group…
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Picturesque synonims

attractive

əˈtræk.tɪv

adjective

Pleasing or appealing to the senses.

Usage examples:

An attractive village
adjective

Causing interest or pleasure

Usage examples:

They made me a very attractive job offer., they are an attractive family., one of the less attracti…
adjective

Very pleasing in appearance or sound

Usage examples:

A very attractive young woman, i find him very attractive (= he attracts me sexually)., attractive …
Attractive - all meanings in English

beautiful

ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl

adjective

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

Usage examples:

Beautiful poetry
adjective

Having an attractive quality that gives pleasure to those who experience it or think about it

Usage examples:

I thought she was the most beautiful woman i’d ever seen., the scenery around here is beautiful., w…
adjective

Very attractive

Usage examples:

A beautiful woman, breathtakingly beautiful scenery, she was wearing a beautiful dress.
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charming

ˈtʃɑː.mɪŋ

adjective

Very pleasant or attractive.

Usage examples:

A charming country cottage
exclamation

Used as an ironic expression of displeasure or disapproval.

Usage examples:

‘i hate men.’ ‘charming!’ he said
verb

Delight greatly.

Usage examples:

The books have charmed children the world over
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delightful

dɪˈlaɪt.fəl

adjective

Causing delight; charming.

Usage examples:

A delightful secluded garden
adjective

Full of pleasure

Usage examples:

We spent a delightful weekend in maine.
adjective

Very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable

Usage examples:

Our new neighbours are delightful., thank you for a delightful evening.
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lovely

adjective

Very beautiful or attractive.

Usage examples:

Lovely views
noun

An attractive woman.

Usage examples:

A bevy of lovelies
adjective

Attractive and beautiful, or pleasant and enjoyable

Usage examples:

You look lovely in that dress., thank you for a lovely evening.
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pleasing

adjective

Satisfying or appealing.

Usage examples:

The pleasing austerity of the surroundings
verb

Cause to feel happy and satisfied.

Usage examples:

He arranged a fishing trip to please his son
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pretty

adjective

(of a person, especially a woman or child) attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful.

Usage examples:

A pretty little girl with an engaging grin
adverb

To a moderately high degree; fairly.

Usage examples:

He looked pretty fit for his age
noun

An attractive thing, especially a trinket.

Usage examples:

He buys her lots of pretties—bangles and rings
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quaint

adjective

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Usage examples:

Quaint country cottages
adjective

Attractive because of being unusual and esp. old-fashioned

Usage examples:

In spain, we visited a cobblestone plaza with quaint little cafés around its perimeter.
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romantic

adjective

Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love.

Usage examples:

A romantic candlelit dinner
noun

A person with romantic beliefs or attitudes.

Usage examples:

I am an incurable romantic
adjective

Relating to love or to an affectionate, loving relationship

Usage examples:

A romantic comedy/novel, i think egypt is an incredibly romantic country., she has a romantic idea …
Romantic - all meanings in English

scenic

adjective

Providing or relating to views of impressive or beautiful natural scenery.

Usage examples:

The scenic route from florence to siena
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