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Definition of picturesque
picturesquely
adverbpicturesqueness
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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 of picturesque from the Web
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Playing until Aug. 13, this two and a half hour musical romance vividly captures the characters and picturesque covered bridges of 1965 Winterset, Iowa.
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In happier times, people were free to gallivant around Trollpikken's picturesque prick, oftentimes posing directly on it.
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The picturesque, sunny day seemed to contribute to the event's success.
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Often known for its picturesque New England towns and wealth along the Gold Coast commuter line to New York City, Connecticut is a small state with one of the largest gaps between rich and poor in the country.
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The jewel in the crown is 25 Place Dauphine, tucked away on a picturesque square on the Ile de la Cite, the island that is home to Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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Additional features include a three-car garage, deck and a picturesque daylight homesite.
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Residents of Keys Gate paid a premium for their views of picturesque greens and tiny lakes, along with the amenities of a clubhouse.
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The picturesque alpine village has lush, green mountains, rivers and glaciers.
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Origin and Etymology of picturesque
French & Italian; French pittoresque, from Italian pittoresco, from pittore painter, from Latin pictor, from pingere
Synonym Discussion of picturesque
PICTURESQUE Defined for English Language Learners
picturesque
playDefinition of picturesque for English Language Learners
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: very pretty or charming : like a painted picture
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: telling about something in a way that makes it very easy to imagine : causing someone to have a very clear mental picture of something
PICTURESQUE Defined for Kids
picturesque
playDefinition of picturesque for Students
: suggesting a painted scene in being very pretty or charming a picturesque mountain view
Learn More about picturesque
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