Langimage
English

beautifully-constructed

|beau-ti-ful-ly-con-struct-ed|

B2

/ˈbjuːtəfəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/

aesthetically pleasing and well-organized

Etymology
Etymology Information

'beautifully-constructed' originates from the combination of 'beautifully' and 'constructed'. 'Beautifully' comes from 'beautiful', which is derived from the Latin word 'bellus', meaning 'pretty' or 'handsome'. 'Constructed' comes from the Latin 'constructus', the past participle of 'construere', meaning 'to heap together'.

Historical Evolution

'Beautifully' evolved from the Old French 'beau', and 'constructed' from the Latin 'constructus', eventually forming the modern English term 'beautifully-constructed'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'beautifully' meant 'in a beautiful manner', and 'constructed' meant 'built or formed'. Together, they have retained their meanings to describe something made in an aesthetically pleasing way.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made or put together in a way that is aesthetically pleasing and well-organized.

The beautifully-constructed bridge was admired by all who saw it.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/03/18 21:30