Belle

usgb/bel/
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.
Visual representation of "belle" - A beautiful woman, especially the most beautiful woman at a particular event or in a particular group.

Often appears as...

  • belle of the ball
  • southern belle
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Event Specific

Used to denote standout beauty at events, not just general attractiveness.

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At the charity gala, she was unquestionably the belle.
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Cultural Usage

In Southern U.S. culture, 'Southern belle' refers to a charming, well-mannered Southern woman.

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With her gracious manners, she was a true Southern belle.
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Historical Context

Originated in a period where balls were social high points; today it carries a vintage charm.

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She carried herself like the belle of a 19th-century ballroom.
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