Synonyms for

Beauty

Verb / ˈbju:ti: / Another word for beauty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the quality of being pleasing to the senses or to the mind; a beautiful or pleasing thing or person

Synonyms & similar words

stunner ravisher looker beaut smasher dish knockout mantrap ugliness lulu sweetheart peach attractiveness charm elegance grace loveliness magnificence prettiness radiance splendor exquisiteness handsomeness shapeliness symmetry pulchritude allure appeal glamour charisma fascination

Synonyms by register

Formal

aesthetics attractiveness comeliness elegance

Informal

good looks hotness prettiness cuteness

Literary

fairness loveliness radiance

Antonyms

ugliness hideousness grotesqueness repulsiveness deformity plainness

Common collocations

  • natural beauty
  • inner beauty
  • beauty of nature
  • beauty contest
  • beauty mark
  • beauty sleep
  • beauty salon

Word family

noun beauty
adjective beautiful
adverb beautifully

Usage note

Beauty often refers to aesthetic appeal, but can also describe excellence or a desirable quality. It is generally a positive term.

Example sentences

  1. The beauty of the flower garden is breathtaking.
  2. She has a natural beauty that shines from within.
  3. The beauty of music brings people together.
  4. The beauty of art can be subjective.
  5. The beauty of nature is awe-inspiring.

Quotes

  • The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express. - Francis Bacon
  • Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
  • Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart. - Khalil Gibran

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