Definition

1. Noun:
   • A young woman who is considered the most charming, attractive, or beautiful among a group of rivals or peers, especially in a specific social context or event.

Usage

• The word "belle" is used to describe a woman who stands out for her beauty and charm in a particular setting, such as a party, social season, or community. It often carries a connotation of admiration and social prominence within that context. It is a somewhat formal or literary term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She was the undisputed belle of the ball, captivating everyone with her grace.
  • In her small town, she was considered the local belle.

Advanced Usage

• "the belle of the ball": This is a common idiomatic phrase used to describe the most beautiful and admired woman at a formal dance or party.
  • Wearing a stunning blue gown, she was clearly the belle of the ball.

Variants and Related Words

• Southern belle (n): A stereotypical term for a beautiful, charming, and often genteel young woman from the Southern United States, especially in a historical context.
  • The novel's protagonist is a classic Southern belle from Georgia.

Synonyms

• Beauty: A beautiful woman.
• Charmer: A person, especially a woman, with an attractive and engaging manner.

Antonyms

• Wallflower: A person who is shy and remains on the sidelines at a social event.

Noun

1. a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
   • she was the belle of the ball