Definition

Having great physical beauty and attractiveness.

Example

The pulchritudinous landscape took my breath away.

Conversation

Have you seen that new model in the magazine?

Yeah, she's absolutely pulchritudinous!

I know, right? It's hard to believe someone can look that perfect.

Totally! It's like she stepped right out of a dream.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pulchritudinous is derived from "pulchritudo" (meaning beauty) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word describes someone or something that is full of beauty or possessing beauty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pulchritudo' which means beauty, and remember that 'pulchritudinous' means full of beauty.

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