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| accessory |
a nonessential component used for beauty, added pleasure, or convenience. [1/4 definitions] |
| Adonis |
in Greek mythology, a young man loved by Aphrodite because of his great beauty. [1/2 definitions] |
| adorn |
to add beauty to; decorate. |
| aesthete |
one who is or professes to be particularly attentive to and appreciative of beauty, esp. in the arts. |
| aesthetic |
having to do with beauty or art, including literature, dance, music, painting, drawing, and sculpture. |
| aesthetician |
one who pursues theories of art and formal beauty. |
| aestheticism |
the doctrine that beauty is the exclusive aim of artists. [1/2 definitions] |
| aesthetics |
(used with a sing. verb) a branch of philosophy that deals with formal beauty in art. |
| angelic |
suggesting or resembling, or suitable to, an angel, as in innocence, beauty, or kindness. [1/2 definitions] |
| Aphrodite |
the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology. In Roman mythology, Aphrodite is called Venus. |
| art |
things that are made by humans and that people think have beauty or deep meaning. Music, films, written works, and paintings are examples of art. |
| beau ideal |
the concept or ideal of perfect beauty. [1/2 definitions] |
| beautician |
one whose profession involves the application of cosmetic treatments, as in a beauty parlor. |
| beautiful |
delightful to see, hear, or experience; lovely to the senses; having beauty. |
| beauty |
a person or thing with much beauty. [1/2 definitions] |
| beauty salon |
an establishment that offers a full range of beauty and grooming services, including hair-styling, manicures, and facials. |
| beauty shop |
see "beauty parlor." |
| belle |
a popular and admired woman, usu. young and often considered the most outstanding beauty at a social event or in a social circle. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| captivating |
causing one to be charmed or fascinated, as by beauty or intellectual appeal. |
| captive |
held by charm or beauty; captivated. [1/6 definitions] |
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