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Meaning of the word picturesque in English

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picturesque

US /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/

UK /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/

"picturesque" picture

Adjective

visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style

Example:

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The village is very picturesque with its old stone houses and narrow streets.

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We took a lot of photos of the picturesque landscape.

Synonym:

scenic charming quaint pretty beautiful

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