pittoresk

picturesque

English translations

  1. 01

    picturesque

  2. 02

    quaint

  3. 03

    scenic

Word details

German meaning
Besonders malerisch oder reizvoll; so schön, dass es wie gemalt aussieht.
English meaning
Picturesque
Synonym
malerisch, idyllisch
German example
Das kleine Dorf am See war sehr pittoresk.
English example
The small village by the lake was very picturesque.
Comparative
pittoreskerSuperlative: am pittoreskesten

Example sentences with “pittoresk”

  1. Das Dorf ist sehr pittoresk. (The village is very picturesque.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it a loanword?

Yes, it comes from French.