picturesque Definition
pic·tur·esque (pik′c̸hər esk′)
adjective
- like or suggesting a picture; specif.,
- having a wild or natural beauty, as mountain scenery
- pleasantly unfamiliar or strange; quaint
- suggesting or calling up a mental picture; striking; vivid a picturesque description
Etymology: altered (by assoc. with picture) < Fr pittoresque < It pittoresco < pittore, painter < L pictor, painter < pp. of pingere, to paint
picturesque Related Forms
pic′·tur·esque′ly adverb
pic′·tur·esque′·ness noun
picturesque Synonyms
picturesque
modif.
picturesque Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
make: Ironically, human intervention can also make the woods picturesque, healthier, more naturally diverse and self sustaining.
Modifies a noun
- village: Trip 2 - Haworth Haworth is a picturesque village located in the moors above Keighley, near Bradford.
- harbor: In the south western corner of the island, nestling around a picturesque fishing harbor is the ancient Roman capital of Paphos.
- hamlet: It stands in the picturesque hamlet of Warren Street on top of the North Downs above Lenham.
- surroundings: It was just not in keeping with the quality of the hotel or our picturesque surroundings, " he says.
- cove: The deeply indented Cornish coast is lined with rocky cliffs sheltering picturesque coves once legendary haunts of smugglers.
- scenery: En route you will enjoy the picturesque scenery of Malaysia âs tropical jungles.
Modifying Another Word
- delightfully: These markets take place in the medieval market square with its arched arcades and are delightfully picturesque.
- stunningly: Key attractions Innsbruck's historic center is stunningly picturesque, with several exquisite examples of architecture from the 14th through 17th centuries.
- wonderfully: In addition to Harding's Wood and Fox's Hole Wood there was Nab's Wood, the latter wonderfully picturesque.
- famously: Only 2 hours away is the famously picturesque Eilean Donan Castle which is well worth a trip to the west coast.
- extremely: The hotel and surrounding areas are extremely picturesque and well equipped making it an ideal choice for both families and couples.
- beautifully: These include skiing in nearby Glenshee and relaxed golf on the beautifully picturesque 18 hole Braemar golf course.
Used with adjective complement
- overlook: The house overlooks picturesque Leith Links where the first rules of golf were put to paper.
- look: Built in local materials in earthy colors, the development will look picturesque.
- become: The course of the Rhine below Mainz becomes much more picturesque.
Preposition: in
country: The forest here is one of the most historic and picturesque in the country.
Preposition: of
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