Belle
noun
A beautiful woman, especially the most beautiful woman at a particular event or in a particular group.
She was the belle of the ball.
Often appears as...
- belle of the ball
- southern belle
noun
A beautiful woman, especially the most beautiful woman at a particular event or in a particular group.
She was the belle of the ball.
Often appears as...
- belle of the ball
- southern belle
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Pro Tip 1/3Event Specific
Used to denote standout beauty at events, not just general attractiveness.
At the charity gala, she was unquestionably the belle.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In Southern U.S. culture, 'Southern belle' refers to a charming, well-mannered Southern woman.
With her gracious manners, she was a true Southern belle.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Originated in a period where balls were social high points; today it carries a vintage charm.
She carried herself like the belle of a 19th-century ballroom.
Pro Tip 1/3Event Specific
Used to denote standout beauty at events, not just general attractiveness.
At the charity gala, she was unquestionably the belle.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In Southern U.S. culture, 'Southern belle' refers to a charming, well-mannered Southern woman.
With her gracious manners, she was a true Southern belle.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Originated in a period where balls were social high points; today it carries a vintage charm.
She carried herself like the belle of a 19th-century ballroom.
Pro Tip 1/3Event Specific
Used to denote standout beauty at events, not just general attractiveness.
At the charity gala, she was unquestionably the belle.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In Southern U.S. culture, 'Southern belle' refers to a charming, well-mannered Southern woman.
With her gracious manners, she was a true Southern belle.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Originated in a period where balls were social high points; today it carries a vintage charm.
She carried herself like the belle of a 19th-century ballroom.
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What it's like to be a...
look forlorn, and walk back inside the house. Only partial nudity." " Brian's love interest. Attractive, cute, and flirty, she is the ideal girl and Brian's prize throughout the entire film." " A proper Southern belle who is making peace with the fact
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Key West PIPE National...
alternative entertainer la la belle says this is the only place that you can really be yourself when I said if you fly in and see the wrist surrounded by the emerald waters and with the jewel in the middle of it well i think that the
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What it's like to be a...
look forlorn, and walk back inside the house. Only partial nudity." " Brian's love interest. Attractive, cute, and flirty, she is the ideal girl and Brian's prize throughout the entire film." " A proper Southern belle who is making peace with the fact
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Key West PIPE National...
alternative entertainer la la belle says this is the only place that you can really be yourself when I said if you fly in and see the wrist surrounded by the emerald waters and with the jewel in the middle of it well i think that the
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Emily Dickinson
American Poet
I am growing handsome very fast indeed! I expect I shall be the belle of Amherst when I reach my 17th year. I don't doubt that I shall have perfect crowds of admirers at that age. Then how I shall delight to make them await my bidding, and with what delight shall I witness their suspense while I make my final decision.
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Preston Sturges
American Writer
For a southern belle, my grandmother was remarkably modern. She threw my grandfather out, for one thing - some kind of argument about bourbon whiskey - shortly after the birth of their third child, and then went back to school to get herself a teaching certificate.
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Shamna Kasim
Indian Actress
Shamna is a 'hot star' for Malayalis, but for my Telugu and Tamil audience, Poorna is a girl next-door. That is because I have mostly played village belle or de-glam characters in these industries. Whatever people's perception about me is I'm happy.
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Rachel Nichols
American Actress
My first modeling job in Paris, the photographer said, 'Tue es belle,' which means, 'you are pretty,' and I thought he said, 'Tu es poubelle,' which means, 'you are the trash can.' I burst into tears. He was not happy about that.
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Josh Blue
My show is not all about the cerebral palsy, but it definitely comes from that point of view. I tried to do my show from a Southern belle point of view, but that didn't work quite right.
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Rhea Perlman
American Actress
Everyone's surprised when they meet me. I guess it's because I've played tough cookies for so long... It's what I do best. I'm not sure I could pull off a genteel Southern belle.
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Jane Jacobs
American Sociologist
Some men tend to cling to old intellectual excitements, just as some belles, when they are old ladies, still cling to the fashions and coiffures of their exciting youth.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
My favorite movies of all times is 'Doctor Zhivago,' and I love 'Gone With the Wind.' I'd love to play some Southern belle or something where I owned a plantation.
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Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
American Journalist
We belles always look for the silver lining.
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Wilfred Owen
English Soldier
She is elegant rather than belle.
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Emily Dickinson
American Poet
I am growing handsome very fast indeed! I expect I shall be the belle of Amherst when I reach my 17th year. I don't doubt that I shall have perfect crowds of admirers at that age. Then how I shall delight to make them await my bidding, and with what delight shall I witness their suspense while I make my final decision.
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Preston Sturges
American Writer
For a southern belle, my grandmother was remarkably modern. She threw my grandfather out, for one thing - some kind of argument about bourbon whiskey - shortly after the birth of their third child, and then went back to school to get herself a teaching certificate.
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Shamna Kasim
Indian Actress
Shamna is a 'hot star' for Malayalis, but for my Telugu and Tamil audience, Poorna is a girl next-door. That is because I have mostly played village belle or de-glam characters in these industries. Whatever people's perception about me is I'm happy.
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Rachel Nichols
American Actress
My first modeling job in Paris, the photographer said, 'Tue es belle,' which means, 'you are pretty,' and I thought he said, 'Tu es poubelle,' which means, 'you are the trash can.' I burst into tears. He was not happy about that.
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Josh Blue
My show is not all about the cerebral palsy, but it definitely comes from that point of view. I tried to do my show from a Southern belle point of view, but that didn't work quite right.
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Rhea Perlman
American Actress
Everyone's surprised when they meet me. I guess it's because I've played tough cookies for so long... It's what I do best. I'm not sure I could pull off a genteel Southern belle.
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Jane Jacobs
American Sociologist
Some men tend to cling to old intellectual excitements, just as some belles, when they are old ladies, still cling to the fashions and coiffures of their exciting youth.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
My favorite movies of all times is 'Doctor Zhivago,' and I love 'Gone With the Wind.' I'd love to play some Southern belle or something where I owned a plantation.
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Ashlan Gorse Cousteau
American Journalist
We belles always look for the silver lining.
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Wilfred Owen
English Soldier
She is elegant rather than belle.
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