pulchritudinous

adjective

Definition of pulchritudinousnext
as in beauteous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulchritudinous
  1. beauteous
  2. desirable
  3. seductive
  4. beautiful
  5. luscious
  6. attractive
  7. sexy
  8. gorgeous
Adjective
  • But what our Gear team testers prized greatly in KitchenAid’s burr grinder was its beauteous ease of cleaning, with burrs accessibly placed just beneath the hopper.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Or in absorbing Laurie Anderson’s mesmerizing Amelia — her beauteous, immediate, dreaming of a woman whose courage took her into the void, and history.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of beauteous
Adjective
  • Today, Florentine gilded wood is still desirable, particularly among designers.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This was once a highly desirable area, where rich sea merchants bought mansions on Judges Drive.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • His seductive and affable manner of describing the essence of a budding romance in layman’s terms is inviting.
    Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
  • His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
  • As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Spicy orchard fruits define the luscious, soft palate underpinned by caramel, vanilla ice cream, and delightful woody mahogany layers.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Fresh herbs bring a luscious touch of flavor indulgence to vinaigrette.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of luscious
Adjective
  • Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Aikman also contended that this is not as attractive a destination for prospective coaches as some might believe.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • But the parties happening before and after the awards show set the scene for even sexier fashions to take flight.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Forget boring party platter fodder and say hello to the new, improved melon: its more sustainable and much sexier.
    Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • For example, perhaps there’s an amazing piece of art that just needs a new frame or a gorgeous armoire begging for a fresh paint job.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Sawai’s gorgeous Dior gown featured a sole peplum detail and a belt in the center.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of gorgeous
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Thesaurus Entries Near pulchritudinous

pulchritude

pulchritudinous

pule

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“Pulchritudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulchritudinous. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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