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pulchritudinous

[puhl-kri-tood-n-uhs, -tyood-]

adjective

  1. physically beautiful; comely.



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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of pulchritudinous1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; from Latin ±è³Ü±ô³¦³ó°ù¾±³ÙÅ«»å¾±²Ô- (stem of ±è³Ü±ô³¦³ó°ù¾±³ÙÅ«»åÅ ) + -ous
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Unlike the fleshy, pulchritudinous and radiant nudes of Rubens and Renoir, Mr. Pearlstein’s models are painted as ordinary human beings.

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With a kit featuring 12 drums, Smith didn’t always meet with neutral critical acclaim, one reviewer dismissing her a “pulchritudinous Miss who so adeptly maneuvers the drums and cymbalsâ€.

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One reviewer called her a “pulchritudinous miss who so adeptly maneuvers the drums and cymbals.â€

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In Eugene Maleska crossword terminology, he's braw and pulchritudinous, while Will Shortz, current puzzle editor for The New York Times, might define him as a "wower," the clue being "Turns heads, in a way."

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The group tackle sexist misconceptions head on in the video for Physical, which gleefully skewers the clichéd portrayal of girl bands as pulchritudinous sex kittens.

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What does pulchritudinous mean?

Pulchritudinous is an adjective that means physically beautiful or attractive.Pulchritudinous is a grandiose way of saying someone or something is good-looking. It’s quite rare and, for that reason, usually used for humorous effect.Example: The makeup artist said my epidermis was pulchritudinous, which I guess means I have nice skin.

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