picturesque
gb/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚəsk/ us/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚəsk/
B2
English
~ 4100
festői, szemléletes, képszerű
B2
1
festői
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is picturesque
The town is full of picturesque cottages with thatched roofs.
A város tele van festői, nádtetős házikókkal.
We stopped to take photos of the picturesque harbor.
Megálltunk, hogy lefotózzuk a festői kikötőt.
The hike offered several picturesque views of the valley.
Her garden was so picturesque it looked like a painting.
The picturesque streets were lined with colorful houses.
Learner examples
The small town is very picturesque.
A kisváros nagyon festői.
We saw a picturesque lake in the mountains.
Egy festői tavat láttunk a hegyekben.
This street is picturesque in the evening.
The beach looks picturesque at sunset.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'picturesque' with 'photogenic'. 'Picturesque' describes something that looks like a beautiful picture, while 'photogenic' means someone or something looks good in photos.
Meaning
attractive in a charming way
Collocations
picturesque village
|picturesque scenery
|picturesque street
|picturesque view
|picturesque countryside
Synonyms
scenic (Emphasizes beautiful natural surroundings, often used for landscapes.)
|
charming (Focuses on pleasantness and appeal, not necessarily visual.)
Antonyms
ugly (Direct opposite in terms of visual appeal.)
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unattractive (Lacking charm or beauty in appearance.)
Themes
travel
|nature
|art
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very pretty or charming, especially in an old-fashioned or unusual way.
Visually attractive, especially in a quaint, charming, or unusual manner that is pleasant to look at.
C1
LITERARY
2
szemléletes
B2
képszerű
C1
Usage pattern:
[something] is picturesque
The novelist's picturesque descriptions brought the city to life.
A regényíró szemléletes leírásai életre keltették a várost.
He painted a picturesque portrait of rural life in the 19th century.
Szemléletes képet festett a 19. századi vidéki életről.
Her speech was filled with picturesque imagery and metaphors.
Learner examples
The writer gives a picturesque story about the forest.
Az író szemléletes történetet mesél az erdőről.
He uses picturesque words to describe the city.
Szemléletes szavakkal írja le a várost.
The book has many picturesque parts about the sea.
Common mistake:
Some learners think this meaning only applies to visual things, but it can also describe vivid language or descriptions.
Meaning
vividly striking or expressive
Collocations
picturesque description
|picturesque language
|picturesque scene
Synonyms
graphic (Emphasizes vividness and detail, especially in description.)
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expressive (Focuses on conveying strong feeling or imagery.)
Antonyms
dull (Lacking vividness or interest.)
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bland (Lacking strong features or characteristics.)
Themes
art
|literature
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very clear and strong in appearance or style, like a picture.
Strikingly vivid, expressive, or unusual in a way that is reminiscent of a picture or painting.
Grammar
Dictionary form
picturesque
IPA
GB/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚəsk/
US/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚəsk/
Syllables & stress
pic - tur - esque (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: picturesque
Word family
Core family
picture
noun A1
Related words
pictorial
adjective
Advanced or less common
picturesquely
adverb
Expressions
picturesque setting
1/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚəsk sˈɛtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
beautiful and charming location
A place that looks very pretty and charming.
Examples
- The wedding took place in a picturesque setting by the lake.
- We enjoyed dinner in a picturesque setting overlooking the mountains.
picturesque view
1/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚəsk vjˈu/
fixed phrase
beautiful and charming sight
A sight that looks very pretty and charming.
Examples
- From the balcony, we had a picturesque view of the old town.
- The hotel offers a picturesque view of the sea.
picturesque village
1/pˈɪkt͡ʃɚəsk vˈɪlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
beautiful and charming village
A small town that looks very pretty and charming.
Examples
- They spent their holiday in a picturesque village in Italy.
- We walked through a picturesque village with cobblestone streets.