Pulchritude
noun
Physical beauty or attractiveness.
Her pulchritude attracted everyone's attention at the party.
Often appears as...
- rare pulchritude
- feminine pulchritude
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
Physical beauty or attractiveness.
Her pulchritude attracted everyone's attention at the party.
Often appears as...
- rare pulchritude
- feminine pulchritude
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Pulchritude is often seen in literary or poetic contexts, rather than everyday conversation.
The poet described the ocean's pulchritude at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Feel
Pulchritude is not commonly used today and can sound old-fashioned or pretentious.
He marveled at the pulchritude of the ancient castle.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
Use 'pulchritude' to focus on visual beauty, rather than other qualities like character or intellect.
The painting's pulchritude captivated the museum-goers.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Pulchritude is often seen in literary or poetic contexts, rather than everyday conversation.
The poet described the ocean's pulchritude at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Feel
Pulchritude is not commonly used today and can sound old-fashioned or pretentious.
He marveled at the pulchritude of the ancient castle.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
Use 'pulchritude' to focus on visual beauty, rather than other qualities like character or intellect.
The painting's pulchritude captivated the museum-goers.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
Pulchritude is often seen in literary or poetic contexts, rather than everyday conversation.
The poet described the ocean's pulchritude at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Feel
Pulchritude is not commonly used today and can sound old-fashioned or pretentious.
He marveled at the pulchritude of the ancient castle.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
Use 'pulchritude' to focus on visual beauty, rather than other qualities like character or intellect.
The painting's pulchritude captivated the museum-goers.
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