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beau

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /boÊŠ/

KK: /bo/

noun
Definition

A stylish and attractive young man, often seen as a boyfriend or male admirer.


Example

She introduced her beau to her friends at the party.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you met my new beau?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What's he like?
Sloth A
He's really charming and loves to dress well.
Sloth B
That sounds great! A fashionable beau is always fun to have.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
suitor
admirer
dandy
Antonyms
enemy
rival
opponent
Root Explanation

**Beau** → The word 'beau' comes from Old French *beau*, meaning handsome or beautiful. It refers to a man who is attractive or charming, often in a romantic context.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for handsome — 'beau' directly describes a charming or attractive man.

Visually Confused Words
bea
bureau
bemaul
belaud
begaud
bedaub
beatus
bateau
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