Meaning & use

beautiful

adjective·Everyday

Giving strong pleasure through appearance, sound, or another pleasing quality.

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A beautiful melody drifted through the open window.

The hill offered a beautiful view of the lake at sunrise.

A note on using this word

Beautiful can describe a sound or experience as well as something visible. Its strength is greater than merely nice or pleasant.

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