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Definition of beautiful
beautiful
/ˈbjuːtɪfʊl/
beau · ti · ful
Adverb:beautifully
beautiful Lexical Profile
CEFR
A1
Grade
1
Tier
1
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically; possessing qualities of great physical charm, grace, or harmony.
Example
"We stood on the balcony and admired the beautiful sunset over the calm ocean."
2
Of a very high standard; admirable, noble, or deeply moving in character, execution, or quality.
Example
"The cellist delivered a beautiful performance that moved the entire audience to tears."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the noun 'beauty' (borrowed from Old French 'beaute', ultimately from Latin 'bellus' meaning 'pretty' or 'fine') combined with the native Old English suffix '-ful'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beautiful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beautiful