美貌(びぼう)

びぼう
noun
beauty; good looks
1. beauty; good looks; beautiful face
Exceptional physical beauty, particularly of the face. A literary and somewhat elevated term used to describe striking good looks, applicable to both men and women but more often used for women.
彼女(かのじょ)の美貌(びぼう)は有名(ゆうめい)だった。
She was famous for her beauty.
美貌(びぼう)と才能(さいのう)を兼(か)ね備(そな)えた女優(じょゆう)だ。
She is an actress blessed with both beauty and talent.
年齢(ねんれい)を重(かさ)ねても衰(おとろ)えない美貌(びぼう)の持(も)ち主(ぬし)だ。
She possesses a beauty that does not fade with age.

A literary and elevated term for beauty. The kanji 貌(ぼう) specifically refers to facial appearance.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 美貌(びぼう)の持(も)ち主(ぬし) (possessor of great beauty)
  • 美貌(びぼう)を誇(ほこ)る (boast of one's beauty)
  • 類(たぐ)いまれな美貌(びぼう) (rare beauty)
  • 美貌(びぼう)が衰(おとろ)える (beauty fades)

More literary and formal than 美人(びじん) (beautiful person) or きれい (pretty). Often found in novels, biographical descriptions, and entertainment journalism. Implies a notable, striking beauty rather than everyday attractiveness.

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