What’s Another Way to Say Beautiful? 100+ Top Synonyms

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Co-authored by Louie Felix and Bailey Cho

Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Fact Checked

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The Strongest Synonyms for Beautiful

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Strong Synonyms

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Weak Synonyms

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Antonyms

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Other Ways to Say “Good Morning, Beautiful”

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Looking for another way to describe someone or something as beautiful? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of synonyms for “beautiful,” organized from strongest to weakest matches. We’ll also provide definitions for each synonym, plus give examples of other ways to say “good morning, beautiful.”

Best Synonyms for Beautiful

Attractive
Gorgeous
Exquisite
Handsome
Stunning
Ravishing
Pulchritudinous

Section 1 of 6:

The Strongest Synonyms for Beautiful

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Strongest Synonyms for “Pleasing to Look At” Here are the strongest matches for beautiful when you want to describe someone (or something) as physically attractive or aesthetically pleasing:^{[1]
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- Alluring - Having a strongly attractive or enticing quality.
- Appealing - Attractive or interesting.
- Attractive - Very pleasing in appearance or sound.
- Breathtaking - Extremely beautiful, exciting, or astonishing.
- Exquisite - Very beautiful and delicate.
- Gorgeous - Very beautiful or pleasant.
- Handsome - (Of a man) good-looking.
- Lovely - Exquisitely beautiful.
- Magnificent - Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant.
- Pulchritudinous - Physically beautiful.
- Ravishing - Unusually attractive, pleasant, or striking.
- Stunning - Extremely impressive or attractive
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Strongest Synonyms for “Excellent” Here are the strongest matches when you want to use the word beautiful to describe a skill, talent, food, music, style, taste, or anything else you can qualify as excellent:^{[2]
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- Wonderful - Exciting wonder.
- Awesome - Extremely good or excellent.
- Terrific - Unusually fine or extraordinary.
- Marvelous - Extremely good or pleasing.
- Fine - Of high quality.
- Fabulous - Extraordinary.
- Fantastic - Extraordinarily good or attractive.
- Marvelous - Extremely good or pleasing.
- Excellent - Extremely good or outstanding.
- Outstanding - Exceptionally good.
- Magnificent - Very good or excellent.
- Exceptional - Unusually good.
- Great - Remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness.
- Superb - Extremely good, excellent, or magnificent.
- Stellar - Exceptionally good or outstanding.

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Strong Synonyms for Beautiful

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Strong Synonyms for “Pleasing to Look At” The following words suggest that something is pleasing to the senses, but they have a less intense connotation than beautiful:^{[3]
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- Angelic - Exceptionally beautiful, innocent, or kind.
- Becoming - Used to say that something is attractive and suits the person wearing or doing it.
- Bewitching - Enchanting or delightful.
- Charming - Pleasant or attractive.
- Comely - Pleasant to look at; attractive.
- Cute - Appealing in a pretty or endearing way.
- Dazzling - Extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.
- Glorious - Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.
- Good-looking - Having a pleasing or attractive appearance.
- Nice-looking - Pleasing to the eye; attractive.
- Photogenic - Looking attractive in photographs or on film.
- Prepossessing - Attractive or appealing in appearance.
- Pretty - Attractive in a delicate way without being truly beautiful or handsome.
- Shapely - Having a pleasing shape, especially with reference to a woman’s figure.
- Sightly - Pleasing to the eye.
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Strong Synonyms for “Excellent” While you can substitute beautiful for any of the following words below, they suggest a less intense meaning than excellent:^{[4]
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- Choice - Of high quality.
- Classic - Having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged.
- Cool - Great, fine, or excellent.
- Dandy - An excellent thing of its kind.
- Divine - Supremely good.
- Dynamite - Terrific or wonderful.
- First-class - Of the best quality or in the highest grade.
- First-rate - Of the best class or quality; excellent.
- Grand - Magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.
- Heavenly - Of or from heaven, or giving great pleasure.
- High-class - Of a high standard, quality, or social class.
- Hot - Sexually attractive.
- Immense - Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
- Keen - (Of a sense) highly developed.
- Neat - Good, skillful, or effective.
- Nifty - Particularly good, skillful, or effective.
- Noble - Possessing outstanding qualities.
- Out of this world - Extremely enjoyable or impressive.
- Prime - Of the best possible quality; excellent.
- Quality - A high standard.
- Sensational - Very good, exciting, or unusual.
- Slick - (Of an action or thing) done or operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and apparently effortless way.
- Snazzy - Stylish and attractive.
- Splendid - Magnificent or very impressive.
- Superior - Higher in rank, status, or quality.
- Swell - Excellent or very good.
- Top - Highest in position, rank, or degree.
- Top-notch - Of the highest quality; excellent.
- Top-shelf - Of the best quality.

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Weak Synonyms for Beautiful

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Weak Synonyms for “Pleasing to Look At” You can replace beautiful with any of the following synonyms, but it won’t be as intense:^{[5]
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- As pretty as a picture - Very attractive, beautiful, and pleasing to look at.
- Delightful - Causing delight; charming.
- Elegant - Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
- Enticing - Attractive, tempting, or alluring.
- Eye-catching - Immediately appealing or noticeable; striking.
- Fair - Pleasing to the eye or mind, especially because of fresh, charming, or flawless quality.
- Fetching - Attractive or appealing.
- Foxy - Sexually appealing or attractive.
- Gleaming - (Of a smooth surface) reflecting light, typically because very clean or polished.
- Graceful - Having or showing grace or elegance.
- Grand - Magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style.
- Knockout - An extremely attractive or impressive person or thing.
- Nice - Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
- Perfect - Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
- Picture-perfect - Lacking in defects or flaws; ideal.
- Radiant - Sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.
- Refined - Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
- Resplendent - Attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous.
- Smashing - Excellent or wonderful.
- Statuesque - (Especially of a woman) attractively tall and dignified.
- Sublime - Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
- Superb - Excellent or impressively splendid.
- Taking - (Of a person) captivating in manner; charming.
- Well-formed - Correctly or attractively proportioned or shaped.
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Weak Synonyms for “Excellent” The following synonyms aren’t commonly used as synonyms for beautiful meaning excellent, but they can be a good substitute if you want to switch up your vocabulary:^{[6]
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- Better - Of a more excellent or effective type or quality.
- Dope - Slang for very good.
- Fine - Of high quality.
- Good - To be desired or approved of.
- Peachy keen - Very satisfactory or fine.
- Righteous - Very good or excellent.
- Special - Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

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Antonyms for Beautiful

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The top antonyms for beautiful include ugly, hideous, and unattractive. The opposite of beautiful is being unpleasant or repulsive, especially in terms of appearance. Here are some strong antonyms for beautiful:^{[7]
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- Bad
- Bad-looking
- Disgusting
- Dreadful
- Frumpy
- Ghastly
- Grotesque
- Hideous
- Homely
- Horrible
- Monstrous
- Offensive
- Ordinary
- Plain
- Repugnant
- Repulsive
- Terrible
- Ugly
- Unattractive
- Unpleasant
- Unpleasing
- Unshapely
- Unsightly
- Vile

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Other Ways to Say “Good Morning, Beautiful”

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Send a text or say something sweet in person to brighten their morning. If you want to express your love and affection, wish someone a wonderful morning to let them know they're on your mind. Here are the best ways to say “good morning, beautiful” to a crush or partner:
- Hello, sunshine.
- Morning, my love.
- Rise and shine, gorgeous.
- Thinking of you this morning, handsome.
- Wishing you a morning as radiant as your smile!
- Good morning to the man/woman of my dreams!
- Seeing your smile is the best way to start my day.
- You’re the reason I wake up with a smile on my face.
- Don’t forget to wear your smile today. It’s my favorite!
- Today’s sunshine has nothing on your smile, sweetheart!
- What a wonderful day to wake up to an even more wonderful you.
- I can’t have a good day until I tell you good morning. So… good morning, gorgeous!
- Just checking to see if the most wonderful man/woman in the world has woken up yet?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are other ways to compliment someone? According to dating coach and matchmaker Laura Bilotta, “it’s important that your compliments go beyond the surface level.”^{[8]
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- You make me a better person.
- You have the best sense of humor.
- Your mind is as sexy as your beauty.
- You have such a strong moral compass.
- I’m in awe of your strength and integrity.
- I really admire your drive and work ethic.
- You make me feel like I can do anything.
- If patience had a human form, it would look like you.
- Your strength and determination inspire me every day.
- You are the kindest and most generous person I know.
- I love how you can always find the silver lining in any situation.
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What does it mean when someone says you’re beautiful? Typically, it’s a compliment that means you’re physically attractive, but it could also mean you have positive characteristics, such as warmth, kindness, or intelligence. If you’re not sure what the other person means, consider how well you know them and the context of the situation.^{[9]
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- For example, if someone says it to you at the end of a romantic dinner, it probably means they’re attracted to you.
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What’s the best way to tell someone they’re beautiful? The best way to compliment someone on their beauty is to be specific and sincere. Do they have sparkling eyes, a pure heart, or a unique and distinct style? Point out the physical and non-physical qualities you find beautiful, and avoid using generic quotes and phrases. “Honesty is always the best policy,” says dating coach and matchmaker Louie Felix.^{[10]
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- Start with an “I” statement: Using “I” statements, such as “I admire…” or “I believe…” gives your words more weight and makes your compliment seem more sincere.
- Wait for the perfect moment: While you can tell someone they’re beautiful any time, it can be more meaningful if you say it during an intimate moment, like the end of a date or deep conversation.
- Give a compliment that fits their personality: Some people love direct compliments, while others prefer subtle ones. If the other person is a jokester, for example, you might want to give them a short or funny compliment so they don’t feel uncomfortable.