Picturesque Definition & Meaning

picturesque
adjective
  1. suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture; "a picturesque village"
  2. strikingly expressive; "a picturesque description of the rainforest"

"Picturesque" in song lyrics

See how picturesque is used in real songs:

  • "So beautifully warm, Picturesque"
    Latryx — Storm Warning

Usage tips for "picturesque"

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