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picturesque

/ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/adjective

उच्चारण पिक्चरेस्क

मनोरम, सुरम्य, चित्रमय, सुंदर

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a place, building or scene) pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned

    मनोरम, सुरम्य, चित्रमय, सुंदर

    • Munnar is a picturesque hill town surrounded by tea gardens.
    • a picturesque village
    • The picturesque lanes of the old town attract many photographers.
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    • We stayed in a picturesque cottage beside a quiet lake.
    • Few places are as picturesque as the Kerala backwaters in the early morning.

    Synonyms pretty scenic charming quaint beautiful

    Opposite ugly unattractive drab

  2. 2

    (of language) producing strong mental images by using unusual words

    सजीव, चित्रात्मक (भाषा)

    • a picturesque description of village life
    • The poet's picturesque language made the monsoon come alive for readers.
    • The writer gave a picturesque account of a crowded Indian railway platform.
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    • Her picturesque phrases helped listeners see the scene clearly.
    • Examiners praised the essay for its picturesque style.

    Synonyms vivid graphic colourful striking

    Opposite dull flat

◇Word family
picturesquely adverb
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling

pic·tur·esque

Ending in -esque (not 'picturesk' or 'pictureque').

Spelling pic-tur-esque है, जिसके अंत में -esque आता है ('picturesk' या 'pictureque' गलत है)।