beaut
noun
Simple meaning
Something or someone that is physically attractive.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bohIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈboʊ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
informal
Something or someone that is physically attractive.
informal
An outstanding example of its kind
informal
Something that is a remarkable example of its type.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Something or someone that is physically attractive.
Used this way, beaut is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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Word Family
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Word family
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The qualities that give pleasure to the senses.
Delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration.
In a beautiful manner.
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