How do the British say beautiful?

Synonyms of 'beautiful' in British English
  1. attractive. We are often drawn to attractive people.
  2. pretty. She's a charming and pretty girl.
  3. lovely. You look lovely.
  4. stunning (informal) A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
  5. charming. I found her a delightful and charming young woman.
  6. tempting. ...
  7. pleasant. ...
  8. handsome.
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How do you say amazing in UK?

Happy and Positive British Slang
  1. ace - amazing, awesome, excellent.
  2. blinding - fantastic, great, superb.
  3. brill - short for "brilliant," cool, exceptionally good.
  4. buzzing - excited, happy.
  5. chuffed - happy, pleased.
  6. cracking - the best.
  7. get-in - awesome, terrific, yay.
  8. hunky-dory - cool, good; everything's okay.
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What are different ways to say beautiful?

beautiful
  1. alluring.
  2. appealing.
  3. charming.
  4. cute.
  5. dazzling.
  6. delicate.
  7. delightful.
  8. elegant.
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What is the American English for beautiful?

beautiful in American English

having beauty; very pleasing to the eye, ear, mind, etc.
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What can I say instead of pretty?

pretty
  • attractive.
  • beautiful.
  • charming.
  • cute.
  • elegant.
  • good-looking.
  • graceful.
  • handsome.
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How to Pronounce Beautiful? (CORRECTLY) British Vs. American English Pronunciation



What do you call a beautiful woman?

admirable, adorable, alluring, angelic, appealing, beauteous, bewitching, captivating, charming, classy, comely, cute, dazzling, delicate, delightful, divine, elegant, enthralling, enticing, excellent, exquisite, fair, fascinating, fetching, fine, foxy, good-looking, gorgeous, graceful, grand, handsome, ideal, inviting ...
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How do you say gorgeous in slang?

  1. hunky,
  2. studly.
  3. [slang]
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What does Peng mean in UK?

UK slang. uk/peŋ/ us. /peŋ/ very beautiful or attractive: I saw a girl - she was peng.
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What's the most British thing to say?

11 Bloody Brilliant British English Phrases
  1. “Fancy a cuppa?” meaning: “Would you like a cup of tea?” ...
  2. “Alright?” meaning: “Hey, how are you?” ...
  3. “I'm knackered!” meaning: “I'm tired.” ...
  4. Cheeky. meaning: playful; mischievous. ...
  5. “I'm chuffed to bits!” meaning “I'm very pleased.” ...
  6. Bloody. meaning: very. ...
  7. To bodge something. ...
  8. “I'm pissed.”
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What is the British slang for girl?

14. Bird. A word used to describe a woman.
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Do Brits say brilliant?

Brilliant: Often used to describe something that is wonderful or excellent, or great news. Dodgy: One of the more frequently used British slang terms to describe a situation that's sketchy, or when you just feel off about something or someone.
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Is Peng or Leng better?

PENG A LENG means "Extremely Desirable, Attractive, or Sexy." PENG is a British slang term used to refer to anyone or anything that is particularly desirable, attractive, or sexy. LENG means the same, but even more so. PENG A LENG is more desirable, attractive, or sexy still.
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Why do British people say innit?

'Innit' - usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent - it's because it's come really from the fashionable use, in London mainly, by the Asian community and the Jamaican community, popularised by Ali G and others.
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What does Ting mean in British slang?

Ting means a beautiful girl.
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How do you say pretty in slang?

  1. cutie-pie,
  2. dish,
  3. doll,
  4. dreamboat.
  5. [slang],
  6. hottie,
  7. looker,
  8. pretty.
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How do you say you look pretty?

You Look Beautiful
  1. You look great.
  2. You look hot!
  3. I think you're hot.
  4. You're heavenly!
  5. You're very pretty!
  6. You look so radiant.
  7. I think you are gorgeous.
  8. You are so adorable.
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What are the most beautiful English words?

The Top 10 Most Beautiful English Words
  • 3 Pluviophile (n.)
  • 4 Clinomania (n.) ...
  • 5 Idyllic (adj.) ...
  • 6 Aurora (n.) ...
  • 7 Solitude (n.) ...
  • 8 Supine (adj.) ...
  • 9 Petrichor (n.) The pleasant, earthy smell after rain. ...
  • 10 Serendipity (n.) The chance occurrence of events in a beneficial way. ...
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What are some classy words?

classy
  • courtly,
  • elegant,
  • fine,
  • graceful,
  • handsome,
  • majestic,
  • refined,
  • stately,
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What are 5 words for pretty?

pretty
  • attractive, lovely, good-looking, nice-looking, fetching, prepossessing, appealing, charming, delightful, nice, engaging, pleasing.
  • darling, sweet, dear, adorable, lovable.
  • winning, winsome, cute, as pretty as a picture, dainty, graceful.
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What should you not say to a British person?

10 Things You Should Never Say To a British Person
  • “I love British accents!” ...
  • “I can do the best British accent.” ...
  • “Oh, you're from London!” ...
  • “Oh, you're from Europe!” ...
  • “Cheers, mate!” ...
  • “My great-grandmother was British!” ...
  • “Ohmaigaaad I could listen to you talk all day.” ...
  • “Do you live in a castle?”
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Why do British say you alright?

They don't know if you're having a bad day or not. And they don't care, either (harsh I know). It's just the British way of saying hello. When a Brit asks, “You alright?”, the best response is always, “Yeah, great thanks.
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Why do Brits say cheeky?

Cheeky is a word used by English people to describe somebody who says something insolent or irrelevant in an amusing way.
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