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beautiful Synonyms

Another word for beautiful

Choosing another word for beautiful depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically; possessing qualities of great physical charm, grace, or harmony.

Usage Example

"We stood on the balcony and admired the gorgeous sunset over the calm ocean."

Strongest
gorgeous
stunning
lovely
beauteous
attractive
Strong
pretty
exquisite
breathtaking
handsome
comely

• adjective (Context 2)

Of a very high standard; admirable, noble, or deeply moving in character, execution, or quality.

Usage Example

"The cellist delivered a wonderful performance that moved the entire audience to tears."

Strongest
wonderful
superb
magnificent
excellent
Strong
splendid
sublime
marvelous
outstanding
masterful
admirable

Opposites of beautiful

The opposite of beautiful shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ugly
hideous
awful
terrible
unattractive
dreadful
unsightly
horrible
See all opposites of beautiful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Beautiful. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/beautiful
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