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picturesque

adjectivegeneral usecommon/pituˈɾeʃku/pi·to·res·co

Definition

1

Having a pleasant, interesting, or peculiar character, worthy of being painted or described vividly; typical, charming.

Usage examples

The mountain village is a picturesque place, with slate houses and narrow streets.
He told us a picturesque story about his student days.

Common combinations

picturesque scenerypicturesque villagepicturesque tale