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picturesqueness Definition


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picturesque
adj
    1. Said of places or buildings: charming to look at, especially if rather quaint.
      Thesaurus: charming, quaint, pretty, beautiful, attractive, scenic, idyllic.
    2a. Said of language: colourful, expressive or graphic;
      Thesaurus: striking, vivid, graphic, descriptive.
    2b. facetious
      Said of language: vivid or strong to the point of being offensive.
Derivative: picturesquely
adverb
    Derivative: picturesqueness
    noun
      Etymology: 18c: from French pittoresque, influenced by picture.



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