Beauty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural beau·ties.
  1. the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations (as shape, color, sound, etc.), a meaningful design or pattern, or something else (as a personality in which high spiritual qualities are manifest).
  2. a beautiful person, especially a woman.
  3. treatments and products that enhance a person’s physical attractiveness, or the industry associated with this: She left her career in business administration to pursue her passion in beauty and wellness.
  4. a beautiful thing, as a work of art or a building.
  5. a beautiful feature or trait in nature or in some natural or artificial environment: the rugged beauties of our seashore and mountains.
  6. an individually pleasing or beautiful quality; grace; charm: a vivid blue area that is the one real beauty of the painting.
  7. a particular advantage: One of the beauties of this medicine is the freedom from aftereffects.
  8. (often used ironically) someone or something that is extraordinary, remarkable, or amazing; a beaut: That sunburn is a real beauty!
  9. something excellent of its kind: My old car, now she was a beauty.
adjective
  1. relating to or being something intended to enhance a person’s physical attractiveness: They have a wonderful handcrafted line of natural beauty products, including soaps, lip balm, scented oils, and moisturizer.Make time for yourself and book a relaxing beauty treatment in our first-class spa.
noun plural -ties
  1. the combination of all the qualities of a person or thing that delight the senses and please the mind
  2. a very attractive and well-formed girl or woman
  3. an outstanding example of its kind
  4. an advantageous feature
  5. a light-hearted and affectionate term of address
interjection
  1. an expression of approval or agreement
Beauty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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