ˈbju:tɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a a
combination of qualities
such as
shape,
colour,
etc.,
that pleases
the aesthetic senses,
esp. the
sight. b a combination of qualities that pleases the
intellect or
moral sense (the beauty of the argument). 2 colloq. a an
excellent specimen (what a beauty!). b an
attractive feature; an
advantage (that's the beauty of it!). 3 a
beautiful woman. øbeauty is
only skin-deep a pleasing
appearance is
not a
guide to
character. beauty
parlour (or salon) an
establishment in
which massage,
manicure, hairdressing, make-up, etc., are offered to
women. beauty
queen the woman judged
most beautiful in a
competition. beauty
sleep sleep
before midnight, supposed to be health-giving. beauty
spot 1 a
place known for its beauty. 2 a
small natural or
artificial mark such as a mole on the
face, considered to
enhance another feature. beauty
treatment cosmetic treatment received in a beauty parlour. [ME f. AF beut÷, OF bealt÷, beaut÷, ult. f. L (as BEAU)]
