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picturesque
[ pik-chuh-resk ]
adjective
- visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting:
a picturesque fishing village.
- (of writing, speech, etc.) strikingly graphic or vivid; creating detailed mental images:
a picturesque description of the Brazilian jungle.
- having pleasing or interesting qualities; strikingly effective in appearance:
a picturesque hat.
picturesque
/ ˌɪʃəˈɛ /
adjective
- visually pleasing, esp in being striking or vivid
a picturesque view
- having a striking or colourful character, nature, etc
- (of language) graphic; vivid
Derived Forms
- ˌ辱ٳܰˈܱ, adverb
- ˌ辱ٳܰˈܱԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 辱tܰ·ܱl adverb
- 辱tܰ·ܱn noun
- ܲp·ٳܰ·ܱ adjective
- ܲp·ٳܰ·ܱly adverb
- ܲp·ٳܰ·ܱness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of picturesque1
Word History and Origins
Origin of picturesque1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The victims weren't soldiers or officials, but civilians on holiday in one of India's most picturesque valleys.
A group of gunmen opened fire on Tuesday on tourists at a resort in Pahalgam, a picturesque town in the Himalayas often described as the "Switzerland of India".
The attack took place in Pahalgam, a picturesque town in the Himalayas often described as the "Switzerland of India".
The Last Bookstore has an enthralling, picturesque maze of used and new books, and Chevalier’s is a cozy, intimate bookshop with stores and cafes nearby.
One of the most picturesque spots in the entire venue is in VIP and it’s the Rose Garden near the Mojave Tent.
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