PULCHRITUDINOUS Synonyms: 121 Similar and Opposite Words

pulchritudinous

adjective

Definition of pulchritudinous

as in beauteous

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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

While some level of innovation is desirable and necessary, investments should drive forward a preestablished goal.

— Rohit Dhamankar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The style configurations seemed limitless, and every type of woman or man seemed uniquely desirable — stunning in their own startling way.

— Stephanie Fairyington, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of desirable

Adjective

Warrior Beowulf defeats the monster Grendel but faces an even greater challenge after encountering Grendel's seductive mother, leading to tragic consequences decades later.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Perhaps, then, what captivates us is a kind of redemption story—the seductive idea that technology can not only repair nature but absolve us for having degraded it.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of seductive

Adjective

Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the world and stymied opponents on its way to the World Cup final.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
This landmark resort is something of a Bajan institution, with elegant interiors and an awesomely beautiful setting that ensures it is consistently ranked as one of the best hotels in the Caribbean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

At 58 years old, the multihyphenate boasts beautifully luscious, highly covetable locks.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026
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

Definition of luscious

Adjective

Winning with defense may not be attractive, but it’s certainly been effective.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Detmers and Soriano are the most attractive, but outfielder Jo Adell and relievers Sam Bachman, Chase Silseth and Ryan Zeferjahn could also generate some interest.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 July 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Rooftops and Nightcaps Then Merchant & Trade rises above the skyline with the kind of rooftop view that makes people instinctively reach for their phones to capture a few sexy shots before throwing one back.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
The suit is simple and a bit sexier than other one-piece suits, with a scoop-neck front and high-cut legs.

— Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026

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