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   Beau·ty

   /ˈbyo͞odē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight: "I was struck by her beauty"
   • ▪ a combination of qualities that pleases the intellect or moral sense: "the artistry and beauty of football" Similar attractivenessprettinessgood lookspleasingnesscomelinessallureallurementlovelinesscharmappealheavenlinessvoluptuousnesswinsomenessgraceeleganceexquisitenesssplendormagnificencegrandeurimpressivenesspicturesquenessartistrydecorativenessgorgeousnessglamourirresistibilitybonninessformal:beauteousnesspulchritudeOpposite ugliness
   • ▪ denoting something intended to make a woman more attractive: "beauty treatment"
   • 2. a beautiful woman: "she was considered a great beauty in her youth" Similar beautiful womanbellevisioncharmerenchantressVenusgoddessbeauty queenEnglish rosepictureseductressfemme fataleinformal:lookergood lookerlovelystunnerknockoutbombshelldishcrackersmasherpeacheyefulbit of all rightOpposite ugly womanhag
   • ▪ an excellent specimen or example of something: "the fish was a beauty, around 14 pounds"
   • ▪ the pleasing or attractive features of something: "the beauties of the Pennsylvania mountains"
   • ▪ the best feature or advantage of something: "the beauty of keeping cats is that they don't tie you down" Similar advantageattractionstrengthbenefitassetdrawlurepullstrong pointboonblessingvirtuemeritselling pointgood thing/pointbonusplusadded extraOpposite drawback

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French beaute, based on Latin bellus ‘beautiful, fine’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. philosophybuzz.com › beautyWhat Is Beauty? (Philosophy)

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   Feb 28, 2024 · So, what is beauty? How do we define it? The meaning of beauty can be elusive, as it encompasses a range of diverse interpretations and perspectives. Beauty is not solely confined to physical appearance, but also extends to art, nature, and the experiences that evoke a sense of aesthetic pleasure.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BeautyBeauty - Wikipedia

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   Beauty is commonly described as a feature of objects that makes them pleasurable to perceive. Such objects include landscapes, sunsets, humans and works of art. Beauty, art and taste are the main subjects of aesthetics, one of the fields of study within philosophy.

4. www.philosophos.org › aesthetics-philosophy-of-beautyExploring the Philosophy of Beauty

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   From Ancient Greek philosophers to modern-day researchers, people have long sought to define beauty and its place in our lives. This article will explore the philosophy of beauty, looking at how different cultures and eras have tried to explain it, and why it is so important to us.

5. human.libretexts.org › Courses › Lumen_Learning8.1: What Is Beauty, What Is Art ... - Humanities LibreTexts

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   Jan 15, 2021 · Beauty resides in what is being observed and is defined by characteristics of the art object, such as symmetry, order, balance, and proportion. Such criteria hold, whether the object is natural or man-made.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › beautybeauty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of beauty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.brainzmagazine.com › post › what-is-beauty-andWhat Is Beauty — And Why Does It Matter? - Brainz Magazine

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   Mar 13, 2023 · To start with, it’s important to define what we mean by ‘beauty.’ According to the Oxford English Dictionary, beauty is defined as: ‘Anything that pleases the senses or the mind’. This means that beauty is not just about appearance and aesthetics — it can mean different things to different people.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › beautyBEAUTY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   the beauty of sth. the quality that makes something especially good or attractive: The beauty of the plan is that it won't cost anything. a beauty product/treatment. a product or treatment to make you more beautiful.