Basic Details
Word: Beauty
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The quality of being pleasant to look at or having qualities that please the senses.
Synonyms: Loveliness, attractiveness, charm
Antonyms: Ugly, unattractiveness, plainness
Idioms and Phrases
- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: Different people have different opinions about what is beautiful. Example: "Although some think the painting is strange, beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
- Beauty sleep: Extra sleep that makes you look more attractive. Example: "She went to bed early because she wanted to get her beauty sleep before the big day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The beauty of the sunset made everyone stop and admire the sky.
Example 2: Her inner beauty shone through her kindness and generosity to others.
Example 3: The garden was filled with the beauty of colourful flowers blooming all around.
Fun Fact
The word "beauty" comes from the Latin word "bellus," which means "pretty, handsome, or fine." It has been used for centuries to describe things that please our senses.
Famous Quote
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "beauty" mean?
a) The quality of being attractive
b) A type of flower
c) A kind of music
d) An unpleasant feature
Answer: a) The quality of being attractive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "beauty"?
a) Ugliness
b) Loveliness
c) Roughness
d) Sadness
Answer: b) Loveliness
3. Which sentence uses "beauty" correctly?
a) The beauty of the music was overwhelming.
b) I saw a beauty running in the park.
c) The beauty jumped over the fence.
d) The beauty cooked dinner for us.
Answer: a) The beauty of the music was overwhelming.
4. Which idiom means that different people have different opinions about what is beautiful?
a) Beauty sleep
b) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
c) A beauty in disguise
d) Beauty will save the world
Answer: b) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
5. What is the opposite of "beauty"?
a) Joy
b) Ugliness
c) Kindness
d) Bravery
Answer: b) Ugliness
