beauty is but skin-deep
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Meaning · English
Synonym of beauty is only skin deep.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Beauty is but skin-deep, and age or fickneſs ſoon withers this flower, when grace and goodneſs are more durable
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beauty is but skin-deep” mean?
Synonym of beauty is only skin deep.
Is “beauty is but skin-deep” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.