picturesque
adjective
pic·tur·esque
ˌpik-chə-ˈresk 
1
a
: resembling a picture : suggesting a painted scene
b
: charming or quaint in appearance
2
: evoking mental images : vivid
picturesquely
adverb
picturesqueness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of picturesque in a Sentence
The view of the mountains was very picturesque.
wrote a picturesque tale of their journey across the country
Recent Examples on the Web
The following oceanic photos include Jenner in the water, one of which catches the model staring at the picturesque sunset in the dark blue waters.
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The eight-episode series opens in picturesque America sometime in the future.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The union-organizing campaign at Woodford Reserve began in August 2022 at the historic distillery in the heart of Kentucky’s picturesque bluegrass region.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Considered one of Montana’s most picturesque towns, Whitefish is a year-round destination at the edge of Glacier National Park within the Rocky Mountains.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The Florida Keys are a 120-mile stretch of picturesque islands connected by bridges traversing sapphire blue Gulf waters.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, those wanting to hit the beach should venture north to the famed Costa Brava to discover its picturesque coves and charming coastal towns like Cadaqués and Begur.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire Surround yourself in summer's glory with a visit to the picturesque New Hampshire town of Bretton Woods.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Don’t forget to grab a bike and explore the many picturesque fishing villages located deeper in the peninsula, from Le Canon to l’Herbe, or book a boat day with Des Hommes et Des Mers to explore it all by sea.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
The eight-episode series opens in picturesque America sometime in the future.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The union-organizing campaign at Woodford Reserve began in August 2022 at the historic distillery in the heart of Kentucky’s picturesque bluegrass region.
—Bruce Schreiner, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Considered one of Montana’s most picturesque towns, Whitefish is a year-round destination at the edge of Glacier National Park within the Rocky Mountains.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The Florida Keys are a 120-mile stretch of picturesque islands connected by bridges traversing sapphire blue Gulf waters.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Meanwhile, those wanting to hit the beach should venture north to the famed Costa Brava to discover its picturesque coves and charming coastal towns like Cadaqués and Begur.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire Surround yourself in summer's glory with a visit to the picturesque New Hampshire town of Bretton Woods.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Don’t forget to grab a bike and explore the many picturesque fishing villages located deeper in the peninsula, from Le Canon to l’Herbe, or book a boat day with Des Hommes et Des Mers to explore it all by sea.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picturesque. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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picturesque
adjective
pic·tur·esque
ˌpik-chə-ˈresk
1
2
: calling forth a striking mental picture
a picturesque story
picturesquely
adverb
picturesqueness
noun
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