beauty
Translation
beauty, attractiveness, a beautiful person
Examples
The beauty of the sunset was amazing.
The beauty of the sunset was amazing.
She was known as a great beauty in her youth.
She was known as a great beauty in her youth.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the quality of being beautiful The beauty of the sunset was amazing.
((countable)) a beautiful person She was known as a great beauty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attractiveness, loveliness, elegance; Antonyms: ugliness
Etymology
From Old French 'biauté', from Latin 'bellitatem' meaning 'state of being handsome or beautiful'.
Memory Tips
Remember the fairy tale 'Beauty and the Beast'. 'Beauty' is the name of the beautiful character.