beautiful people

American  

plural noun

1. (often initial capital letters) wealthy or famous people, often members of the jet set, who mingle in glamorous social circles and who, because of their celebrity, often establish trends or fashions.

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beautiful people British  

plural noun

1. (sometimes capitals) rich, fashionable people in international high society

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Etymology

Origin of beautiful people

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Quotidien” has drawn fans stateside for its ability to make famous and beautiful people look even better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Mali and her family are all very kind, very beautiful people," a neighbour, whose grandchildren took music lessons with Mali, told the programme.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

Now 65 and describing himself as the "last man standing" of his friendship group, he says the quilt is a "reminder of the bravest and most beautiful people" he knew.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

These films take us into glamorous worlds of beautiful people, which is one of the reasons for going to the cinema.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024

Two beautiful people, a young man and a young woman in evening clothes, were at the rail in the stern, loving each other and their dreams and the lake.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut