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
  • Soderstrom has a desirable matchup against a struggling hurler tonight.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • What makes this period of furniture desirable is the style and quality of the craftsmanship.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • Sheer fabric gives way to a seductive ensemble, while also being breathable and airy for sunny afternoons.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • McQueen starred opposite Faye Dunaway, who portrayed a beautiful and seductive investigator contracted to find the elusive heistman.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • The trumpets required skilled metal workers capable of making both a beautiful and working musical instrument.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In a city filled with incredible architecture and spellbinding heritage buildings, the Ortaköy Mosque is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to see.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Begin with the luscious gazpacho—a great way to kick off juicy baby back ribs—the zingy duck liver terrine or the summer crab cake with corn succotash and basil aioli.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she’s smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of luscious
Adjective
  • Venus enters Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, making new ideas, cultures, conversations, and experiences feel especially attractive.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But analysts see the slide as an attractive entry point for investors, highlighting the company's scalable licensing model and the potential for licensees to benefit from the next wave of data center growth.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Chai Épicé is certainly fitting for fall with its sexy, woodsy scent.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Dayoung and Park have infectious chemistry, as they have both always been known individually as sexy and playful performers (without even trying).
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Design After endless diatribes about the quirky lines of Ferrari’s all-electric Luce, the marque’s enthusiasts will find that the Amalfi Spider’s long-hood, raked-screen, and open-top lines are comfortingly familiar and unquestionably gorgeous.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Lexington, Kentucky track is known for its gorgeous limestone fences, paddock oaks and a grandstand that looks out over the iconic Bluegrass landscape.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
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“Pulchritudinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulchritudinous. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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