picturesque
adjective
pic·tur·esque
ˌpik-chə-ˈresk 
1
a
: resembling a picture : suggesting a painted scene
b
: charming or quaint in appearance
2
: evoking mental images : vivid
picturesquely
adverb
picturesqueness
noun
Examples of picturesque in a Sentence
The view of the mountains was very picturesque.
wrote a picturesque tale of their journey across the country
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In the western reaches of Crete, Samaria National Park has become an essential destination for outdoor adventurers and wildlife aficionados alike, with picturesque canyon vistas and free-roaming animals found within its boundaries.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
One particularly picturesque area is Pang Ung, which is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Thailand because of its pine forest and lake (especially popular with campers who want to catch the morning mist).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Walls of glass and multiple decks also overlook picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and Point Lobos from almost every vantage point.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Set in the picturesque city of Cluj in Transylvania, Jude’s new film follows bailiff Orsolya (Eszter Tompa) who has to evict a homeless man who lives in the basement of a building.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
One particularly picturesque area is Pang Ung, which is sometimes referred to as the Switzerland of Thailand because of its pine forest and lake (especially popular with campers who want to catch the morning mist).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Walls of glass and multiple decks also overlook picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean and Point Lobos from almost every vantage point.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
Set in the picturesque city of Cluj in Transylvania, Jude’s new film follows bailiff Orsolya (Eszter Tompa) who has to evict a homeless man who lives in the basement of a building.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Picturesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picturesque. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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picturesque
adjective
pic·tur·esque
ˌpik-chə-ˈresk
1
2
: calling forth a striking mental picture
a picturesque story
picturesquely
adverb
picturesqueness
noun
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