A picturesque place is attractive and interesting, and has no ugly modern buildings.
Alte, in the hills northwest of Loule, is the Algarve's most picturesque village.
Synonyms: interesting, pretty, beautiful, attractive More Synonyms of picturesque
You can refer to picturesque things as the picturesque.
...lovers of the picturesque.
picturesquelyadverb
...the shanty-towns perched picturesquely on the hillsides.
2. adjective
Picturesque words and expressions are unusual or poetic.
Every inn had a picturesque name–the Black Locust Inn, the Blueberry Inn.
Synonyms: vivid, striking, graphic, colourful More Synonyms of picturesque
picturesquelyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
The historian Yakut described it picturesquely as a 'mother of castles'.
picturesque in British English
(ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk)
adjective
1.
visually pleasing, esp in being striking or vivid
a picturesque view
2.
having a striking or colourful character, nature, etc
3.
(of language) graphic; vivid
Derived forms
picturesquely (ˌpicturˈesquely)
adverb
picturesqueness (ˌpicturˈesqueness)
noun
Word origin
C18: from French pittoresque (but also influenced by picture), from Italian pittoresco, from pittore painter, from Latin pictor
picturesque in American English
(ˌpɪktʃərˈɛsk)
adjective
1.
like or suggesting a picture
; specif.,
a.
having a wild or natural beauty, as mountain scenery
b.
pleasantly unfamiliar or strange; quaint
2.
suggesting or calling up a mental picture; striking; vivid
a picturesque description
Derived forms
picturesquely (ˌpicturˈesquely)
adverb
picturesqueness (ˌpicturˈesqueness)
noun
Word origin
altered (by assoc. with picture) < Fr pittoresque < It pittoresco < pittore, painter < L pictor, painter < pp. of pingere, to paint
Examples of 'picturesque' in a sentence
picturesque
Luxembourg is a country of vast woods, picturesque villages and rolling hills covered in vines.
The Sun (2017)
Five picturesque Cornish villages are calling for a ban on new-build houses being sold as second homes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Book a trip to a picturesque village in Switzerland at the very beginning of the ski season and this doesn't have to be a daydream.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We stop off for lunch in tastefully picturesque little towns.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The university is split across three sites in and around the pedestrianised and picturesque city centre.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It occupies a picturesque spot with riverside and woodland walks nearby.
The Sun (2014)
The old town around the splendid natural harbour is picturesque enough in a scruffy way.
Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
Her humour is milder and her settings more picturesque and more melancholy.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It is the picturesque village that inspired the father of ecology.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Today Bergerac remains a most pleasant and picturesque town.
Millon, Kim & Millon, Marc The Wine Roads of France (1989)
We saw a beautiful, picturesque city by day but at night it was really crazy.
The Sun (2008)
They are picturesque little spots, these locks.
Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat (1889)
Would Switzerland sacrifice its picturesque villages for growth?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It has a long, sandy coastline with picturesque fishing villages and dramatic scenery.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
No one was allowed in or out of the picturesque town - and cops with machineguns guarded buildings.
The Sun (2010)
Its picturesque Cotswolds setting may have something to do with its high retention of students but so does its small size and nurturing environment.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
UPSIDE Atmospheric house in a picturesque setting.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Upside A home in the heart of a picturesque and historic town.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A picturesque setting overlooking the city of Bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The festival brings inspiring and current music, urban culture and visual arts to the picturesque city for an unforgettable weekend in a beautiful setting.
The Sun (2015)
They have chosen the most picturesque spot on the Italian Riviera.
The Sun (2008)
The feathered coves and bays of Sydney Harbour make getting around the city particularly picturesque.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It's a short walk to a picturesque harbour, where boat rides are available.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There is modern housing on its outskirts, but look carefully and you will find one of the most picturesque spots in Wales.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I was the centre of attention as I shopped and partied in the picturesque spa town where our team is based.
The Sun (2006)
In other languages
picturesque
British English: picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk/ ADJECTIVE
A picturesque place is attractive, interesting, and unspoiled.
...a picturesque village.
American English: picturesque
Arabic: رَائِع
Brazilian Portuguese: pitoresco
Chinese: 如画般的
Croatian: slikovit
Czech: malebný
Danish: malerisk
Dutch: schilderachtig
European Spanish: pintoresco
Finnish: maalauksellinen
French: pittoresque
German: malerisch
Greek: γραφικός
Italian: pittoresco
Japanese: 絵のように美しい
Korean: 그림같은
Norwegian: malerisk
Polish: malowniczy
European Portuguese: pitoresco
Romanian: pitoresc
Russian: живописный
Latin American Spanish: pintoresco
Swedish: pittoresk
Thai: สวยงดงาม
Turkish: resmedilmeye değer
Ukrainian: мальовничий
Vietnamese: nên thơ
Chinese translation of 'picturesque'
picturesque
(pɪktʃəˈrɛsk)
adj
[village, building]美丽(麗)如画(畫)的 (měilì rú huà de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
visually pleasing, as in being striking or quaint
the Algarve's most picturesque village
Synonyms
interesting
It was interesting to be in a different environment.
pretty
She's a charming and pretty girl.
beautiful
a beautiful red-haired woman
attractive
We are often drawn to attractive people.
charming
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
scenic
A 2-hour drive through scenic country.
quaint
a quaint relic of a previous age
Opposites
everyday
,
commonplace
,
unattractive
,
uninteresting
,
inartistic
2 (adjective)
Definition
(of language) graphic or vivid
Every inn had a quaint and picturesque name.
Synonyms
vivid
a vivid blue sky
striking
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
graphic
graphic descriptions of violence
colourful
an irreverent and colourful tale of Restoration England
memorable
a memorable performance
Opposites
dull
,
drab
Additional synonyms
in the sense of attractive
Definition
appealing to the senses or mind
We are often drawn to attractive people.
Synonyms
seductive,
charming,
tempting,
interesting,
pleasing,
pretty,
fair,
beautiful,
inviting,
engaging,
likable or likeable,
lovely,
winning,
sexy (informal),
pleasant,
handsome,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
glamorous,
gorgeous (informal),
magnetic,
cute,
irresistible,
enticing,
provocative,
captivating,
beguiling,
alluring,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
winsome,
comely (old-fashioned),
prepossessing,
hot (informal),
fit (British, informal),
lush (slang)
in the sense of beautiful
Definition
being very attractive to look at
a beautiful red-haired woman
Synonyms
attractive,
pretty,
lovely,
stunning (informal),
charming,
tempting,
pleasant,
handsome,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
gorgeous (informal),
fine,
pleasing,
fair,
magnetic,
delightful,
cute,
exquisite,
enticing,
seductive,
graceful,
captivating,
appealing,
radiant,
alluring,
drop-dead (slang),
ravishing,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
winsome,
comely (old-fashioned),
prepossessing,
Butiful,
hot (informal),
fit (British, informal)
in the sense of charming
Definition
delightful or attractive
I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
Synonyms
attractive,
pleasing,
appealing,
engaging,
lovely,
winning,
pleasant,
fetching (informal),
delightful,
cute,
irresistible,
seductive,
captivating,
eye-catching,
bewitching,
delectable,
winsome,
likable or likeable
Synonyms of 'picturesque'
picturesque
Explore 'picturesque' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of colourful
Definition
vivid or distinctive in character
an irreverent and colourful tale of Restoration England
Synonyms
interesting,
rich,
unusual,
stimulating,
graphic,
lively,
distinctive,
vivid,
picturesque,
characterful
in the sense of graphic
Definition
vividly described
graphic descriptions of violence
Synonyms
vivid,
clear,
detailed,
striking,
telling,
explicit,
picturesque,
forceful,
expressive,
descriptive,
illustrative,
well-drawn
in the sense of memorable
Definition
worth remembering or easily remembered because it is very special or important
a memorable performance
Synonyms
noteworthy,
celebrated,
impressive,
historic,
important,
special,
striking,
famous,
significant,
signal,
extraordinary,
remarkable,
distinguished,
haunting,
notable,
timeless,
unforgettable,
momentous,
illustrious,
catchy,
indelible,
unfading
in the sense of pretty
Definition
attractive in a delicate or graceful way
She's a charming and pretty girl.
Synonyms
attractive,
appealing,
beautiful,
sweet,
lovely,
charming,
fair,
fetching (informal),
good-looking,
cute,
graceful,
bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
personable,
comely (old-fashioned),
prepossessing (formal),
fit (British, informal)
in the sense of quaint
Definition
attractively unusual, esp. in an old-fashioned style