Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Beautiful; lovely; splendid; magnificent: Describes something possessing a high degree of beauty, often in a refined, elegant, or visually stunning way. It implies a beauty that is admirable and pleasing to the senses, particularly sight.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Phong cảnh ở đây thật mỹ lệ. (The scenery here is truly magnificent.)
  • Cô ấy có một vẻ đẹp mỹ lệ và thanh tao. (She possesses a beautiful and elegant beauty.)
  • Họ đã xây dựng một tòa lâu đài mỹ lệ. (They built a splendid castle.)

Advanced Usage

• "mỹ lệ" is a formal and literary adjective. It is often used to describe landscapes, architecture, art, or abstract concepts like dreams or ideals, emphasizing their exceptional and admirable beauty.
  • Giấc mơ về một tương lai mỹ lệ. (The dream of a beautiful future.)
• It can be used in parallel structures with other adjectives for emphasis.
  • Một bức tranh vừa hùng vĩ vừa mỹ lệ. (A painting that is both majestic and beautiful.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mỹ (n/adj): Beauty; beautiful. Often a root in compound words related to beauty (e.g., mỹ thuật - fine arts, mỹ nhân - beautiful woman).
• Lệ (adj): Pretty, beautiful (archaic or poetic). Rarely used alone in modern Vietnamese.
• Mỹ quan (n): Aesthetics; pleasing appearance.
• Lộng lẫy (adj): Gorgeous, resplendent. Similar in meaning but often implies dazzling brilliance.
• Tráng lệ (adj): Magnificent, majestic. Often used for grand, impressive scenes or structures.

Synonyms

• Đẹp: Beautiful, pretty. (More common and general)
• Xinh đẹp: Pretty, lovely.
• Tuyệt đẹp: Extremely beautiful.
• Lộng lẫy: Gorgeous, resplendent.
• Tráng lệ: Magnificent, splendid.

Antonyms

• Xấu xí: Ugly.
• Thô kệch: Coarse, crude.
• Tầm thường: Ordinary, commonplace.

adjective

1. beautiful; lovely