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The definition of beautiful is having qualities that are pleasing to the senses.

(adjective)

A gorgeous young woman, a mother dog taking care of her young and a picturesque sunset are each an example of something that is beautiful.

See beautiful in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having beauty; very pleasing to the eye, ear, mind, etc.

interjection

used to express approval or pleasure

Related Forms:

beautifully adverb

See beautiful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having qualities that delight the senses, especially the sense of sight.
Excellent; wonderful.

Related Forms:

beauˈti·ful·ly adverb

beauˈti·ful·ness noun

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