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pittoresque — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • picturesque adj Charmingly attractive, as if it belonged in a painting.
  • quaint adjective Attractively unusual or old-fashioned, especially in a charming way.

Senses

pittoresque is used for these senses in English:

  • picturesque Resembling or worthy of a picture or painting; having the qualities of a picture or painting; pleasingly beautiful.
  • quaint Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm. [from 18th c.]

Related French words