Be/look a picture

phrase

To look extremely attractive or impressive.

The garden is blooming and it looks a picture!
Visual representation of "be/look a picture" - To look extremely attractive or impressive

Often appears as...

  • garden looks a picture
  • room looks a picture

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To appear or behave in a way that conveys a specific image or impression.

At the event, they dressed formally and behaved professionally, truly a picture of professionalism.
Visual representation of "be/look a picture" - To appear or behave in a way that conveys a specific image or impression

Often appears as...

  • picture of health
  • picture of happiness

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To look extremely attractive or impressive.

The garden is blooming and it looks a picture!
Visual representation of "be/look a picture" - To look extremely attractive or impressive

Often appears as...

  • garden looks a picture
  • room looks a picture

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To appear or behave in a way that conveys a specific image or impression.

At the event, they dressed formally and behaved professionally, truly a picture of professionalism.
Visual representation of "be/look a picture" - To appear or behave in a way that conveys a specific image or impression

Often appears as...

  • picture of health
  • picture of happiness

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "be/look a picture"
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Visual Impression

Used when someone or something makes a strong visual impact, often with colors or beauty.

Illustration for Visual Impression
Wearing her new dress, she looked a picture stepping into the sunlight.
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Positive Connotation

Implies that the appearance is not just good, but notably admirable or beautiful.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
After the renovation, their home looked a picture, every corner was perfect.
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Metaphoric Use

Often used metaphorically, suggesting something looks as ideal as a scene from a picture.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
The table set for the wedding looked a picture, as if from a fairy tale.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Impression

Used when someone or something makes a strong visual impact, often with colors or beauty.

Illustration for Visual Impression
Wearing her new dress, she looked a picture stepping into the sunlight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Implies that the appearance is not just good, but notably admirable or beautiful.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
After the renovation, their home looked a picture, every corner was perfect.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphoric Use

Often used metaphorically, suggesting something looks as ideal as a scene from a picture.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
The table set for the wedding looked a picture, as if from a fairy tale.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Impression

Used when someone or something makes a strong visual impact, often with colors or beauty.

Illustration for Visual Impression
Wearing her new dress, she looked a picture stepping into the sunlight.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Connotation

Implies that the appearance is not just good, but notably admirable or beautiful.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
After the renovation, their home looked a picture, every corner was perfect.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphoric Use

Often used metaphorically, suggesting something looks as ideal as a scene from a picture.

Illustration for Metaphoric Use
The table set for the wedding looked a picture, as if from a fairy tale.
Visual representation of the word "Be/look a picture"

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