Basic Details
Word: Beautiful
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Pleasing to the senses or mind; very attractive.
Synonyms: Attractive, lovely, pretty, stunning
Antonyms: Ugly, unattractive, plain
Idioms and Phrases
- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: Everyone has a different opinion about what is beautiful. Example: "She believes that true art speaks to the heart, proving that beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
- Beauty opens doors: Attractiveness can lead to opportunities. Example: "He succeeded in his career largely because beauty opens doors in the entertainment industry."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The garden was filled with beautiful flowers in every colour imaginable.
Example 2: She sang a beautiful song that brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Example 3: The view from the top of the mountain was so beautiful that we wished we could stay forever.
Fun Fact
The word "beautiful" comes from the Old French word "beut", which means beauty. It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "beautiful" mean?
a) Pleasing to the senses
b) Very big
c) Quite difficult
d) Made of wood
Answer: a) Pleasing to the senses
2. Which of these is a synonym of "beautiful"?
a) Ugly
b) Stunning
c) Plain
d) Heavy
Answer: b) Stunning
3. Which sentence uses "beautiful" correctly?
a) The beautiful jumped into the pool.
b) She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
c) The beautiful was very tall.
d) A beautiful is my favourite fruit.
Answer: b) She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
4. Which idiom means that beauty is subjective?
a) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
b) Beauty opens doors
c) The beauty of nature
d) A beautiful day
Answer: a) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
5. What is the opposite of "beautiful"?
a) Lovely
b) Ugly
c) Pretty
d) Attractive
Answer: b) Ugly
