26984 words

beauties

6 definitions • 15 examples
1
the quality of being pleasing and attractive, especially to look at:

Examples:

She believes that beauty comes from within.
The piece of music he played had a haunting beauty.
2
a person or thing that is pleasing and attractive, especially to look at:

Examples:

Different cultures and eras have different ideas of what makes someone a great beauty.
The caterpillar is a beauty - white with yellow and black markings - but it turns into an everyday, dull, brown moth.
3
the business of making people look attractive, using make-up, treatments, etc.:

Examples:

She said that people are now spending money on beauty and wellness because they realise it is good for them.
This is a beauty brand inspired by Ayurveda - the traditional Indian system of medicine.
4
something that is an excellent example of its type:

Examples:

She showed me her car - it's a beauty.
The second goal was a real beauty.
Everyone told jokes — there were some beauties.
5
an attractive quality that gives pleasure to those who experience it or think about it, or a person who has this attractive quality:

Examples:

[ U ] The Grand Canyon’s natural beauty attracts tourists from all over.
[ C ] At 37 she was known as a great beauty.
6
Beauty can also mean an attractive appearance:

Examples:

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