01 n. An assemblage of graces or properties pleasing to the eye, the ear, the intellect, the æsthetic faculty, or the moral sense.
pl.
Beauties ((bū"tĭz))
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An assemblage of graces or properties pleasing to the eye, the ear, the intellect, the æsthetic faculty, or the moral sense.“Beauty consists of a certain composition of color and figure, causing delight in the beholder.” — Locke.“The production of beauty by a multiplicity of symmetrical parts uniting in a consistent whole.” — Wordsworth.“The old definition of beauty, in the Roman school, was, “multitude in unity;” and there is no doubt that such is the principle of beauty.” — Coleridge.
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2.
A particular grace, feature, ornament, or excellence; anything beautiful; as, the beauties of nature.
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3.
A beautiful person, esp. a beautiful woman.“All the admired beauties of Verona.” — Shak.
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4.
Prevailing style or taste; rage; fashion.[Obs.]“She stained her hair yellow, which was then the beauty.” — Jer. Taylor.
Phrases & compounds
Beauty spot —
a patch or spot placed on the face with intent to heighten beauty by contrast.