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Definition of belle

belle

/bɛl/
belle
Plural:belles
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• noun

1

A beautiful, charming, and populer girl or woman, especially one who is the most admired at a social gathering.

Example

"Dressed in a radiant silk gown, she was undeniably the belle of the charity gala."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the homophone 'bell' (a hollow metal object that rings); 'belle' specifically refers to an attractive woman and is most commonly encountered in idioms like 'the belle of the ball' or 'Southern belle'.

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• Nearby Words

bellbottomed
bellbottoms
bellboy
belle
bellevue
bellflower
bellhop

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French 'belle', the feminine form of the adjective 'beau' (beautiful), which ultimately derives from the Latin 'bellus' meaning pretty or handsome.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belle
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