beautiful
adjective
/ˈbjuːtɪfl/
Pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically.
Quick answer
Common synonyms for "beautiful" include lovely, gorgeous, stunning, striking, exquisite, radiant. Choose by context — see groups below.
Synonyms for "beautiful"
beautiful — visually attractive
lovelygorgeousstunningstrikingexquisiteradiant
beautiful — graceful or elegant
gracefulelegantrefinedtasteful
beautiful — wonderful or excellent
wonderfulsplendidmagnificentmarvelous
Antonyms for "beautiful"
uglyplainunattractiveunsightly
Examples in context
- She wore a beautiful linen dress.
- The sunset over the river was beautiful.
- It was a beautiful piece of writing.
Usage note
Aim for specificity. “Striking” is sharper than “beautiful.” “Radiant” suggests warmth.