Synonyms for picturesque
ˌpɪk tʃəˈrɛskpic·turesque

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1. picturesque

   The definition of beauty, "perfection of form," is a good key to the meaning of beautiful, if we understand "form" in its widest sense. There must also be harmony and unity, and in human beings spiritual loveliness, to constitute an object or a person really beautiful. Thus, we speak of a beautiful landscape, a beautiful poem. But beautiful implies also, in concrete objects, softness of outline and delicacy of mold; it is opposed to all that is hard and rugged, hence we say a beautiful woman, but not a beautiful man. Beautiful has the further limit of not transcending our powers of appreciation. Pretty expresses in a far less degree that which is pleasing to a refined taste in objects comparatively small, slight, and dainty; as, a pretty bonnet; a pretty girl. That is handsome which is not only superficially pleasing, but well and harmoniously proportioned, with usually the added idea that it is made so by art, breeding, or training; as, a handsome horse; a handsome house. Handsome is a term far inferior to beautiful; we may even say a handsome villain. Fair denotes what is bright, smooth, clear, and without blemish; as, a fair face. The word applies wholly to what is superficial; we can say "fair, yet false." In a specific sense, fair has the sense of blond, as opposed to dark or brunette. One who possesses vivacity, wit, good nature, or other pleasing qualities may be attractive without beauty. Comely denotes an aspect that is smooth, genial, and wholesome, with a certain fulness of contour and pleasing symmetry, tho falling short of the beautiful; as, a comely matron. That is picturesque which would make a striking picture.

   Synonyms:
   attractive, beauteous, beautiful, bewitching, bonny, charming, comely, delightful, elegant, exquisite, fair, fine, graceful, handsome, lovely, pretty

   Antonyms:
   awkward, clumsy, deformed, disgusting, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, grotesque, hideous, horrid, odious, repulsive, shocking, ugly, unattractive, uncouth, ungainly, unlovely, unpleasant

   Preposition:
   Beautiful to the eye; beautiful in appearance, in spirit; "beautiful for situation," Ps. xlviii, 2; beautiful of aspect, of its kind.

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1. picturesque

   Synonyms:
   comely, seemly, graceful, scenic, artistic, pictorial, graphic

   Antonyms:
   unseemly, uncouth, rude, unpicturesque, beautiless, flat, tame, monotonous, dead

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1. picturesqueadjective

   suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

   "a picturesque village"

   Antonyms:
   colorless, ugly, colourless

2. picturesqueadjective

   strikingly expressive

   "a picturesque description of the rainforest"

   Antonyms:
   ugly, colourless, colorless

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1. picturesqueadjective

   Synonyms:
   beautiful (as a scene in a picture), graphic

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1. List of paraphrases for "picturesque":

   scenic, colourful, quaint, colorful

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1. Lissa Poirot:

   When choosing the top family-friendly beaches, we consider a number of factors -- it's not just beautiful sands and picturesque views.

2. Sam Harrison:

   Don't get me wrong, I'd much rather be diving in the Red Sea, seeing some picturesque fish than broken beer bottles, but overall I generally enjoy it. And you never know.

3. Todd Mitchem:

   People have moved here thinking that it’s going to be picturesque, you do have to pay attention to the wildlife. It’s an adjustment period. Some people move away.

4. Primo Levi:

   I live in my house as I live inside my skin: I know more beautiful, more ample, more sturdy and more picturesque skins: but it would seem to me unnatural to exchange them for mine.

5. Chris Thompson:

   From picturesque lakes and lush forests to historical monuments and rugged landscapes, the National Parks provide an unforgettable experience for every type of traveler. we want travelers from all over the world to expand their view of United States beyond our bustling urban environments and really become synonymous with natural beauty, rich history and breaking adventure.