picturesque

/ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌpik-chə-ˈresk/ (ame, mw)

picturesque — adjective

1. beautiful enough to seem like a painting, especially because of charming old bui

1.形容詞B2
釋義

beautiful enough to seem like a painting, especially because of charming old buildings, streets, or natural details; it can also describe words that create a clear, attractive scene in the mind.

例句

We ate lunch beside a picturesque harbor full of blue fishing boats.

collocation: picturesque harbor

At sunset, the hill village looked picturesque beside the old stone church.

pattern: look + picturesque

同義詞
  • scenic

    focuses on beautiful views in general, without the same old-world or postcard feeling

  • quaint

    stresses small old-fashioned details and can sound slightly amused

  • charming

    broader and warmer; can describe people or situations, not only visual scenes

  • idyllic

    suggests peaceful perfection, often more ideal than picturesque

反義詞
  • ugly

    unpleasant to look at

  • drab

    dull and lacking color or interest

  • plain

    simple in appearance, without striking beauty

文法句型

picturesque + noun

look/seem + picturesque

picturesque language

用法筆記

Most often modifies places, streets, villages, harbors, and views. It usually suggests beauty with small old or traditional details, not the sleek look of something modern. It can also be extended to writing or speech that helps the listener or reader see a scene clearly.

常見錯誤

❌The village is very picture.
✅The village is very picturesque.
💡use the adjective picturesque, not the noun picture, to describe scenery.
❌It was a picturesque glass office tower.
✅It was a striking glass office tower.
💡picturesque usually suggests scene-like beauty with charming, often older details.