pulchritudinous

adjective

Definition of pulchritudinousnext
as in beauteous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulchritudinous
  1. beauteous
  2. desirable
  3. seductive
  4. beautiful
  5. luscious
  6. attractive
  7. sexy
  8. gorgeous
Adjective
  • Mercury, the messenger, is embracing beauteous Venus in your 10th House of Drive.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
  • There’s beauteous simplicity to a pot of ordinary grains made with the most minimal of tools.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Definition of beauteous
Adjective
  • When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • Instead of looking only for escapements or technical innovation, Newman encourages appreciation of cases, dials, proportions, engraving, and overall design—the same qualities that define today’s most desirable independent watches.
    — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 July 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • For a destination so beloved for its beachfront exploits, a city center hotel that’s a car ride away from the sand may not seem immediately seductive.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • With the luscious fruit sitting in abundance on branches across the Miami area, those who come across mango trees may be tempted to pick one for a smoothie or snack.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Organic Chardonnay and a luscious Sangiovese-Cabernet blend are always stars of the show, regardless of who is holding the mic.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of luscious
Adjective
  • On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
    — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • Zuma at Hôtel Byblos is another spot for high-quality, contemporary Japanese food, with a sexy ambiance and amazing cocktail selection.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of gorgeous
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“Pulchritudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulchritudinous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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