Pulchritude

usgb/ˈpʌlkrɪtuːd/
noun

Physical beauty or attractiveness.

Her pulchritude attracted everyone's attention at the party.
Visual representation of "pulchritude" - Physical beauty or attractiveness.

Often appears as...

  • rare pulchritude
  • feminine pulchritude

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Formal

Literary

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Literary Usage

Pulchritude is often seen in literary or poetic contexts, rather than everyday conversation.

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The poet described the ocean's pulchritude at dawn.
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Archaic Feel

Pulchritude is not commonly used today and can sound old-fashioned or pretentious.

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He marveled at the pulchritude of the ancient castle.
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Visual Appeal

Use 'pulchritude' to focus on visual beauty, rather than other qualities like character or intellect.

Illustration for Visual Appeal
The painting's pulchritude captivated the museum-goers.
Visual representation of the word "Pulchritude"

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