Beauty

Definition of Beauty

Beau´ty   Pronunciation: bū´tŷ
n.1.
1.An assemblage of graces or properties pleasing to the eye, the ear, the intellect, the æsthetic faculty, or the moral sense.
Beauty consists of a certain composition of color and figure, causing delight in the beholder.
- Locke.
The production of beauty by a multiplicity of symmetrical parts uniting in a consistent whole.
- Wordsworth.
The old definition of beauty, in the Roman school, was, "multitude in unity;" and there is no doubt that such is the principle of beauty.
- Coleridge.
2.A particular grace, feature, ornament, or excellence; anything beautiful; as, the beauties of nature.
3.A beautiful person, esp. a beautiful woman.
All the admired beauties of Verona.
- Shak.
4.Prevailing style or taste; rage; fashion.
She stained her hair yellow, which was then the beauty.
- Jer. Taylor.
Beauty spot
a patch or spot placed on the face with intent to heighten beauty by contrast.

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