picturesque

adjective

pic·tur·esque | \ ˌpik-chə-ˈresk

Definition of picturesque

1a : resembling a picture : suggesting a painted scene

b : charming or quaint in appearance

2 : evoking mental images : vivid

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graphic, vivid, picturesque mean giving a clear visual impression in words. graphic stresses the evoking of a clear lifelike picture. a graphic account of combat vivid suggests an impressing on the mind of the vigorous aliveness of something. a vivid re-creation of an exciting event picturesque suggests the presentation of a striking or effective picture composed of features notable for their distinctness and charm. a picturesque account of his travels

Examples of picturesque in a Sentence

The view of the mountains was very picturesque. wrote a picturesque tale of their journey across the country

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Some travelers are heading south to Belize, where the beaches are just as picturesque and the Mayan ruins just as mystical—but much less crowded (at least for now). — Christina Pérez, Vogue, "Here’s Where to Travel in 2019," 26 Dec. 2018 How To Get There Sitting in the shadow of the Sassongher mountain, a finger-like peak that juts into the sky and penetrates the view from all angles, Corvara couldn’t be more picturesque. — Kelly Hushin, Town & Country, "How to Explore the Hidden Gems of Italy's Dolomite Region," 28 Sep. 2018 The ideal town is easy enough to envision: a cozy, safe and picturesque spot with—perhaps most essential—a sense of community. — Glenn Ruffenach, WSJ, "Five Reasons You May Not Want to Retire in a Small Town," 2 Aug. 2018 Woman Walks Ahead is too small and picturesque to hate, and too full of talent to disregard outright. — K. Austin Collins, HWD, "Review: Woman Walks Ahead Proves Good Intentions Don’t Make a Good Movie," 29 June 2018 Tuesday morning’s sunrise was similarly picturesque, thanks to the texture and blend of mid- and high-level clouds. — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, "Monday’s sunset and Tuesday’s sunrise boasted a stunning color palette," 26 June 2018 Unlike its trendier neighbors, the second largest of the Sporades Islands located in the Aegean Sea offers picturesque views and relaxation, minus the crowds. — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, "Your Getaway Guide to Skopelos Island, Where "Mamma Mia" Was Filmed," 9 Oct. 2018 The estate is located on top of a hill, and while the Scream scene might have been terrifying, the property is gorgeous, with the kind of picturesque view that kinda sorta makes the most head-scratching part of the movie make sense. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "What It's Really Like Inside The 'Scream' House," 8 Oct. 2018 Location: La Jolla, California Price: $30,000,000 There are certain houses that look ready-made for a movie scene, Hollywood-glam exuding from every picturesque view or over-the-top fountain. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Cliffside California mansion fit for a Bond villain asks $30M," 5 Oct. 2018

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