Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Beautiful
beautiful, adj. [see beauty, n.] (webplay: eyes, face, fair, grace, nature, soul).
- Exquisite; fine; dainty; elegant in form; pleasing to the eye; appealing to the senses of sight, smell, and touch; (see Isaiah 4:2).
- Pretty; lovely to look at; physically attractive (see Genesis 29:17); [fig.] divine; excellent; heavenly; holy; celestial; spiritually splendid; complete in goodness.
- Inspiring; delightful; pleasant; enjoyable; (see Ecclesiastes 3:11).
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