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beauteous

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Adj — Beautiful — a literary or poetic way of saying so.

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Etymology

Built from "beauty" plus the adjective ending "-eous," on the model of words like "bounteous." It was common in poetic English from the 16th century onward.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “beauteous” mean?

The word “beauteous” means beautiful — a literary or poetic way of saying so. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, poetic word for "beautiful.".

How do you pronounce “beauteous”?

“Beauteous” is pronounced BYOO-teers (/ˈbjuːtɪəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “beauteous” in a sentence?

Here is “beauteous” used in a sentence: “The poem described a beauteous garden untouched by winter.”

What part of speech is “beauteous”?

“Beauteous” is an adjective.

Where does the word “beauteous” come from?

The word “beauteous” dates back to around 1500. Built from "beauty" plus the adjective ending "-eous," on the model of words like "bounteous." It was common in poetic English from the 16th century onward.

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