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Pulchritude

Definition

(formal, literary) The quality of being physically beautiful or attractive; a pleasing appearance or charm. Typically used to describe something or someone that is aesthetically pleasing, often in a way that is considered refined or cultured.

Example Sentences

1The Renaissance artist's depiction of the human form emphasized pulchritude and proportion, reflecting the era's ideals of beauty.
2Is it possible to quantify pulchritude, or is beauty inherently subjective and personal?
3The fashion designer's latest collection was praised for its emphasis on pulchritude and elegance, rather than mere functionality.
4In ancient Greek philosophy, the concept of pulchritude was closely tied to the idea of the 'kalos', or the beautiful and the good.
5There is a long tradition of exploring the relationship between pulchritude and morality in Western literature, from Plato's Symposium to modern feminist theory.

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