pulchritude

[puhl-kri-tood, -tyood]

noun

1. physical beauty; comeliness.

   Synonyms: allure, beauty

pulchritude

/ ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. formal,  physical beauty

Other Word Forms

• pulchritudinous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulchritude¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English, from Latin pulchritūdō “beauty,” equivalent to pulchri- (combining form of pulcher “beautiful”) + -tūdō noun suffix; -tude

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulchritude¹

C15: from Latin pulchritūdō, from pulcher beautiful

Example Sentences

Why, at this moment celebrating body positivity and diversity, the natural pulchritude of all figures, do women continue to wrap wire around their breasts, hoisting them inches above their innate resting position?

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“It has more punch and pulchritude packed into its 51 minutes than most West End musicals twice as long,” one newspaper commented.

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The place of beauty in our lives is a profound subject, and Harmon offers a complex understanding that respects the hazardous yet life-enhancing power of physical pulchritude.

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Please share all your favourite tips, tricks and techniques for harnessing the power, panache and pulchritude of Windows 10.

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In palette and pulchritude, it is neutral and unadorned.

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When To Use

What does pulchritude mean?

Pulchritude means physical beauty or attractiveness.Pulchritude is a fancy (and outdated) way of talking about how someone or something is good-looking. It’s quite rare and, for that reason, usually used for humorous effect.The adjective form of pulchritude is pulchritudinous, meaning beautiful.Example: The makeup artist kept talking about the pulchritude of my epidermis, which I guess means I have nice skin.