mỹ lệ
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Definition
- 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.