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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does picturesque mean?
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture; "a picturesque village" strikingly expressive; "a picturesque description of the rainforest"
What part of speech is picturesque?
Picturesque is an adjective.
How many definitions does picturesque have?
Picturesque has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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