Synonyms for "beautiful"

14 kid-friendly synonyms for beautiful, sorted by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).

What does "beautiful" mean?

The word beautiful is an adjective that means: very nice to look at.

Example: "The sunset is beautiful."

Grade K–2Easy synonyms for beautiful

Younger kids can use these in place of "beautiful":

Grade 3–5Stronger words for beautiful

For elementary writers ready to add precision and variety to their vocabulary:

Grade 6–8Middle-school vocabulary for beautiful

Tier 2 academic alternatives — useful for essays, persuasive writing, and standardized tests:

Opposites of beautiful (antonyms)

Words that mean the opposite of beautiful:

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FAQ — synonyms for beautiful

What is a good synonym for beautiful in a kid's writing?
For K-2 writers, try pretty. For older students, "gorgeous" reads more naturally in school writing.
How many synonyms does beautiful have?
We list 14 grade-appropriate synonyms for beautiful across three reading levels. Adults' thesauruses include dozens more, but most aren't useful for K-8 vocabulary.
Is beautiful a noun, verb, or adjective?
In this entry, beautiful is used as an adjective.

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