ravishing
word
Definition
Extremely beautiful or attractive in a way that strongly captures attention. Often used to describe people, but can also refer to things like views or objects.
Usage & Nuances
'Ravishing' is formal and usually used as a compliment, often about women, meaning extremely beautiful or charming. Less common than 'beautiful', and sounds stronger or more poetic. Typical collocations: 'ravishing beauty', 'ravishing dress', 'She looked ravishing'.
Example Sentences
She wore a ravishing red dress to the party.
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The view from the mountain was absolutely ravishing.
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Everyone said the bride looked ravishing on her wedding day.
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Wow, your new haircut is ravishing!
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She gave him a ravishing smile across the room.
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He was lost for words when he saw her looking so ravishing at the gala.
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