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picturesquely

pic·tur·esque
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pik-chuh-resk]
    • /ˌpɪk tʃəˈrɛsk/
    • /ˌpɪk.tʃərˈesk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pik-chuh-resk]
    • /ˌpɪk tʃəˈrɛsk/

Definitions of picturesquely word

  • adjective picturesquely visually charming or quaint, as if resembling or suitable for a painting: a picturesque fishing village. 1
  • adjective picturesquely (of writing, speech, etc.) strikingly graphic or vivid; creating detailed mental images: a picturesque description of the Brazilian jungle. 1
  • adjective picturesquely having pleasing or interesting qualities; strikingly effective in appearance: a picturesque hat. 1
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Origin of picturesquely

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < French pittoresque < Italian pittoresco (pittor(e) painter1 + -esco -esque), with assimilation to picture

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Parts of speech for Picturesquely

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Picturesquely

picturesquely popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

picturesquely usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for picturesquely

adverb picturesquely

  • quaintly — having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm; oddly picturesque: a quaint old house.
Just one Synonym for picturesquely

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