beautiful
gb/bjˈutɪfəl/ us/bjˈutɪfəl/
A1
English
~ 1200
gyönyörű, szép, csodálatos
A1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is beautiful
The sunset over the ocean was absolutely beautiful.
Az óceán feletti naplemente egyszerűen gyönyörű volt.
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Gyönyörű piros ruhát viselt a bulin.
It’s a beautiful day to go for a walk.
The garden looks beautiful in the spring.
He has a beautiful smile that makes people feel welcome.
Learner examples
The flowers are beautiful.
A virágok gyönyörűek.
Your house is beautiful.
Gyönyörű a házad.
This park is beautiful.
She is a beautiful girl.
It is a beautiful day.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'beautiful' with 'pretty'. 'Beautiful' can be stronger and more formal, and can apply to more than just people, such as places or experiences.
Meaning
Pleasing in appearance
Collocations
beautiful scenery
|beautiful woman
|beautiful dress
|beautiful city
|beautiful smile
Synonyms
attractive (A general term for being pleasant to look at; less intense than 'beautiful'.)
|
lovely (Softer and warmer than 'beautiful', often used for people and nature.)
Antonyms
ugly (Unpleasant or unattractive in appearance.)
Themes
appearance
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very nice to look at; pretty or lovely.
Attractive in a way that gives pleasure to the senses, especially the sight.
A2
2
csodálatos
B1
gyönyörű
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is beautiful
It was a beautiful moment when they finally reunited.
Csodálatos pillanat volt, amikor végre újra találkoztak.
The choir sang a beautiful song.
A kórus gyönyörű dalt énekelt.
We had a beautiful day together.
That’s a beautiful idea for the project.
Learner examples
The music is beautiful.
Gyönyörű a zene.
It was a beautiful time with my family.
Csodálatos időt töltöttem a családommal.
She told me a beautiful story.
That is a beautiful idea.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse 'beautiful' only for appearance, forgetting it can describe sounds, feelings, or experiences.
Meaning
Pleasing in a non-visual way
Collocations
beautiful music
|beautiful story
|beautiful moment
|beautiful idea
Synonyms
wonderful (A general term for something very good or enjoyable; broader than 'beautiful'.)
|
delightful (Pleasant and charming in a gentle way.)
Antonyms
terrible (Extremely bad or unpleasant.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very nice or enjoyable in a way that makes you happy.
Very good or pleasing in a way that is not related to physical appearance, such as an experience, sound, or situation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
beautiful
IPA
GB/bjˈutɪfəl/
US/bjˈutɪfəl/
Syllables & stress
beau - ti - ful (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (beau)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: beautiful
Word family
Core family
beauty
noun A2
beautifully
adverb B1
Related words
beautify
verb B2
beautician
noun
Negative and opposite forms
ugly
adjective A2
unattractive
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
beautification
noun
Expressions
beautiful day
1/bjˈutɪfəl dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
A day with lovely conditions
A day with nice weather or that feels very good to experience.
Examples
- It’s such a beautiful day—let’s go outside!
- We spent the whole beautiful day at the beach.
beautiful inside and out
1/bjˈutɪfəl ˈɪnsˌaɪd ˈænd ˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
Attractive physically and in personality
A person who looks nice and also has a kind, good personality.
Examples
- She is beautiful inside and out, always helping others and smiling.
- Everyone says he is beautiful inside and out.
make something beautiful
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ bjˈutɪfəl/
fixed phrase
Improve to make attractive or pleasing
To change something so it looks or feels very nice.
Examples
- They worked hard to make the garden beautiful.
- Artists can make something beautiful out of simple materials.