Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
phrase
What is beautiful to one person may not be beautiful to another, because beauty is subjective.
I don't find him attractive at all, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, isn't it?
Often appears as...
- beauty is in the eye of the beholder
- isn't it?
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
What is beautiful to one person may not be beautiful to another, because beauty is subjective.
I don't find him attractive at all, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, isn't it?
Often appears as...
- beauty is in the eye of the beholder
- isn't it?
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Highlight
Use this phrase to emphasize that opinions on beauty vary widely.
She adores abstract art; beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 2/3Disagreement Softener
It's a polite way to disagree on matters of personal taste.
You might not like this dress, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that standards of beauty differ in various cultures.
In some cultures, tattoos are admired. Truly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Highlight
Use this phrase to emphasize that opinions on beauty vary widely.
She adores abstract art; beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 2/3Disagreement Softener
It's a polite way to disagree on matters of personal taste.
You might not like this dress, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that standards of beauty differ in various cultures.
In some cultures, tattoos are admired. Truly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjectivity Highlight
Use this phrase to emphasize that opinions on beauty vary widely.
She adores abstract art; beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 2/3Disagreement Softener
It's a polite way to disagree on matters of personal taste.
You might not like this dress, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that standards of beauty differ in various cultures.
In some cultures, tattoos are admired. Truly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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