Beauty; attractiveness. Now somewhat archaic and literary. As an attribute of a person, part of the body, or occasionally an animal.
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释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > beauty > [noun] > specifically of humans (9) fairnessOE Beauty; attractiveness. Now somewhat archaic and literary. As an attribute of a person, part of the body, or occasionally an animal. beautya1350 That quality of a person (esp. a woman) which is highly pleasing to the sight; perceived physical perfection; attractive harmony of features… looksc1400 In plural in same sense. Later usually restricted to relatively permanent features; also spec.: attractive or beautiful appearance; = good looks, n. pertnessc1450 Beauty, handsomeness. Obsolete. well-favouredness1545 The quality or condition of being well-favoured; beauty, handsomeness, good looks. thews1567 plural. Physical good qualities, features, or personal endowments. generally (e.g. the fair features or lineaments of a woman). Obsolete. good looks1591 With plural agreement. Attractive or beautiful appearance, esp. of the face, in a person; personal beauty. bonniness1603 The quality of being bonny; beauty, attractiveness; (esp. of a baby or child) healthy plumpness. good-lookingness1828 the quality of being good-looking; attractiveness, beauty. |
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