麗(うるわ)しい

うるわしい
i-adjective
beautiful; lovely; graceful
1. beautiful; lovely; graceful
describes refined, elegant beauty, often used for people or relationships
麗(うるわ)しい友情(ゆうじょう)。
A beautiful friendship.
麗(うるわ)しい姿(すがた)に見(み)とれた。
I was captivated by her beautiful figure.
春(はる)の麗(うるわ)しい陽気(ようき)に包(つつ)まれた一日(いちにち)だった。
It was a day wrapped in the lovely spring weather.

USAGE:

  • 麗(うるわ)しい友情(ゆうじょう) (beautiful friendship)
  • 麗(うるわ)しい姿(すがた) (lovely figure)
  • 麗(うるわ)しい関係(かんけい) (beautiful relationship)

NUANCE:
A literary, elevated word for beauty. Implies refined elegance and grace rather than mere physical attractiveness. Often used in formal or poetic contexts.

COMPARISON:

  • 美(うつく)しい - general beauty (more common)
  • 麗(うるわ)しい - refined, graceful beauty (more literary)
  • 綺麗(きれい) - pretty, clean (casual)

FORMS:

  • Adverb: 麗(うるわ)しく
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Added 2026.1.25 16:59
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