Definitions and Examples of beautiful, lovely, pleasant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
beautiful
Pleasing to the senses or mind; attractive.
Example
The sunset over the ocean was beautiful and breathtaking.
Delightful for beauty, harmony, or grace; charming.
Example
She wore a lovely dress to the party and received many compliments.
Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment; enjoyable.
Example
The weather was pleasant and sunny, perfect for a picnic in the park.
Key Differences: beautiful vs lovely vs pleasant
- 1Beautiful emphasizes the aesthetic qualities of something, while lovely suggests charm and grace.
- 2Pleasant describes something that gives a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction without necessarily being visually appealing.
Effective Usage of beautiful, lovely, pleasant
- 1Describing People: Use beautiful and lovely to describe people's physical appearance.
- 2Describing Places: Use pleasant to describe places that are enjoyable to be in.
- 3Expressing Appreciation: Use these antonyms to express appreciation for things that are pleasing to the senses or mind.
Remember this!
The antonyms of affreux in French are beautiful, lovely, and pleasant. Use beautiful and lovely to describe people's physical appearance, and pleasant to describe places that are enjoyable to be in. These words can also be used to express appreciation for things that are pleasing to the senses or mind.