Picturesque: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Picturesque adjective. Pretty enough to be painted, especially in an old-fashioned way.
How to say it
pik-chuh-RESK/ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk/
3 syllables, stressed on the third (RESK).
Picturesque in a sentence
The picturesque harbour is lined with pastel cottages and lobster pots.
We took the picturesque route over the moors, which added an hour.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- charming
- quaint
- scenic
- pretty
Opposite:
- ugly
- drab
Where picturesque comes from
From French pittoresque, from Italian pittoresco, like a painting.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
We took the _____ route over the moors, which added an hour.
- peripatetic
- secluded
- picturesque
Show the answer
picturesque: We took the picturesque route over the moors, which added an hour.