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belle definition

belle (bel)

noun

a pretty woman or girl; often, one who is the prettiest or most popular the belle of the ball

Etymology: Fr, fem. of beau: see beau

Belle definition

Belle (bel)

noun

a feminine name

Etymology: Fr: see belle

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belle Synonyms

belle

n.

beauty, coquette, debutante, queen; see beauty 4, girl 1, woman 1.


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belle Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • ball: A unique way to become the belle of the ball Entrepreneur Tracey Waters is sewing her way to success with her unique clothing company.

Converse of object

  • bath: We have lots of ideas for the parade and are planning to enter a bathing belles float.

Adjective modifier

  • Southern: The story of the Southern beau and Southern belle who fall in love, but he marries his cousin to conform to social pressure.

Modifies a noun

  • epoque: This belle époque resort is home to two of Europe's most charming art galleries.

Noun used with modifier

  • wedding: WEDDING BELLES can also use their experience to advise you on a selection of music to complement your wedding.
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belle quotes

My life was a strange one that summer, the last summer of its kind there was ever to be. I was riding high on sex and self-esteemöit was my time, my belle e¤  poqueö but allthewhilewith a faintflickerofcalamity, likeflames around a photograph, something seen out of the corner of the eye.

-Hollinghurst, Alan

There was a young belle of old Natchez Whose garments were always in patchez. When comment arose On the state of her clothes, She drawled, When Ah itchez, Ah scratchez.

-Nash, (Frederic) Ogden

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