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Bella

Verb / ˈbelʌ / Another word for bella — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bella is a female given name of Italian origin, which means 'beautiful' or 'lovely'.

Synonyms & similar words

beautiful lovely attractive charming gorgeous pretty handsome stunning exquisite appealing captivating delightful elegant graceful enchanting admirable pleasing alluring ravishing fascinating

Synonyms by register

Formal

beautiful gorgeous stunning exquisite

Informal

hot cute lovely foxy

Literary

fair comely beauteous

Antonyms

ugly unattractive plain hideous homely grotesque

Common collocations

  • bella donna
  • bella figura
  • bella ciao
  • la bella vita
  • bella lugosi
  • bella rhapsody

Word family

noun beauty
adjective beautiful

Usage note

"Bella" is an Italian word meaning "beautiful." It is often used in English as a loanword, particularly in phrases like "bella donna" or "bella figura."

Example sentences

  1. Bella is a beautiful girl with a lovely smile.
  2. She wore an attractive dress at the party.
  3. The charming scenery took our breath away.
  4. The princess looked gorgeous in her gown.
  5. The pretty flowers brightened up the room.

Quotes

  • 'Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.' - Coco Chanel
  • 'The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.' - Helen Keller
  • 'Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.' - Confucius

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