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pulchritude
noun
Beauty, especially physical beauty; the quality of being beautiful.
Rare - Uncommon, specialized vocabulary
Etymology
From Latin pulchritudo meaning "beauty," from pulcher (beautiful), of unknown ultimate origin.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The pulchritude of the sunset left observers speechless."
- 2.
"Beauty pageants supposedly celebrate pulchritude."
- 3.
"The poem praised her pulchritude in flowing verses."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
beautylovelinessattractivenesscomelinessgorgeousness
Related Words
graceelegancesplendorhandsomeness
Fun Fact
Ironically, pulchritude is considered one of the ugliest-sounding words for beauty in English. This disconnect between meaning and sound makes it a favorite in vocabulary lists.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (P, U, L, C, H, R, I, T, U, D, E)
Scrabble Value: 19 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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