beautiful
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: beautifuls
Sense 1
Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive. — Used emphatically or ironically, after the noun it qualifies.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beautiful” mean?
Possessing beauty, impressing the eye; attractive.
Is “beautiful” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.